establishing a committee to study the availability of and access to primary care providers, especially in rural areas of the state.

Summary

The bill forms a seven‑member committee of House and Senate members to examine the availability of primary‑care doctors across the state, focusing on rural areas. It directs the committee to collect data on provider numbers, financial health, reimbursement rates, and Medicaid changes, and to deliver recommendations by November 1, 2026. The goal is to provide information for future policies that keep primary‑care services open.

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