Primary Care Recruitment & Retention Programs in Massachusetts Nicole Watson National Health Service Corps Specialist Primary Care Office Nicole.watson@state.ma.us
The Mission The mission of these programs is to increase access to primary care by providing educational loan repayment as an incentive. + =
How do I know if the facility I m currently employed at, or interested in employment at, is located in a shortage area? Visit the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration shortage designation page http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/shortage/ Contact us at MA-PCO-Shortagedesignation@state.ma.us
The Massachusetts Loan Repayment Program for Health Professionals Loan repayment of up to $50,000 in addition to a regular salary from the facility A unique and rewarding experience that offers an opportunity to advance careers, while providing a service to our most vulnerable residents Extend your contract and award to continue service
Who is eligible? Primary Care Physicians (MD or DO) Family Medicine Osteopathic General Practice Internal Medicine Geriatrics Pediatrics Obstetrics/Gynecology Psychiatry Dentist General Dentist Pediatric Dentist Dental Hygienist Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Nurse Specialist Certified Nurse-Midwife Physician Assistant Health Service Psychologist (Ph.D. or equivalent) Clinical Social Worker * Mental Health Counselor Licensed Professional Counselor * Marriage and Family Therapist * * master s or doctoral degree with a major study in the specific field
Component A (full-time employment) Physicians, psychologists, dentists, and nurse practitioners $25,000/yr Certified nurse-midwives, physician assistants, dental hygienists, social workers, psychiatric nurse specialists, mental health counselors, licensed professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists $20,000/yr Sites - Public or non-profit, located in a HPSA, including licensed mental health clinics, other eligible community based providers, federally qualified community health centers (FQHC), FQHC Look-alikes, and certified rural health clinics. ** Awards will not equal more than loan indebtedness
Component C (full-time or part-time employment) $25,000/yr to: Primary care physician specialties (family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry and obstetrics/gynecology) Advanced practice nursing specialties (family, adult, geriatric, women s health and pediatric nurse practitioners; certified nurse-midwives; and adult or child focused psychiatric nurse specialists) ** Awards will not equal more than loan indebtedness
How do I apply for the Massachusetts Loan Repayment Program for Health Professionals? Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed quarterly. Visit http://www.mass.gov/dph/hcworkforcecenter for more information and click on Assistance Programs. Find us on Facebook at MDPH Loan Repayment, where people are posting questions and getting answers.
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship and loan repayment for primary care professionals serving in the neediest communities. An online job bank with thousands of available jobs at facilities throughout the commonwealth and across the country. http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/
NHSC: contracts & extensions Initial Contract Full-Time 2 Years Half-Time 4 Years Half-Time 2 Years $60,000 $60,000 $30,000 3 rd year $40,000 initial contract $15,000 4 th year $40,000 initial contract $15,000 5 th year $30,000 $20,000 $20,000 6 th year $30,000 $20,000 $20,000 Total After 6 Years Service $200,000 $100,000 $100,000
Who is eligible for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program? Primary Care Physicians (MD or DO) Dentists (General or Pediatric) Nurse practitioner (primary care) Certified nurse-midwife Physician assistant Dental Hygienists Psychiatrist Psychologist (health service) Licensed clinical social worker Psychiatric nurse specialist Marriage and family therapist Licensed professional counselor
NHSC Scholarship Covers payment of tuition and required fees (tax-free), Some other tax-free educational costs (books, etc.), A monthly living stipend (taxable) After graduation, recipients are required to work one year for each year of received support as primary care providers in an approved practice site located in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Minimum service requirement of two years
Who is eligible for a NHSC scholarship? U.S. citizen or national pursuing a degree in: Primary Care Physicians (MD or DO): FP, IM, Ped, ObGyn; MedPed, Psych Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Certified Nurse Midwives Go to: nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarship Full-time student at an accredited school Psychiatric Nurse Specialists Health Service Psychologists Licensed Clinical Social Workers Licensed Professional Counselors Marriage and Family Therapists Dentists (general or pediatric) Dental Hygienists
NHSC Pilot Students to Service Loan Repayment Program A loan repayment assistance program for medical students (MD, DO) in their last year of school, in return for serving in eligible HPSAs of greatest need Seeking 4 th Year Medical Students Committed to Primary Care Benefit of $120,000 tax-free loan repayments now, for 3yrs FT / 6yrs HT service after residency Funding preference given to applicants who: Come from a disadvantaged background Display characteristics that indicate a higher likelihood of continuing to serve in an underserved area once their service commitment is complete NHSC.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/studentstoservice.htm
NHSC SEARCH Program Student/Resident Experiences and Rotations in Community Health Opportunities for students and residents to experience clinical rotations on multidisciplinary health care teams Students apply to complete a SEARCH rotation HRSA funded program; one of 28 across the US Administered by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
How do I apply for the National Health Service Corps? Visit http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/ for more information www.facebook.com/national Health Service Corps
Community Health Center Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program Funded by donations from: Bank of America Charitable Foundation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Partners HealthCare Systems Neighborhood Health Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation
Awards New MDs: Up to $25,000/yr for up to 3 yrs (max. of $75,000) of service at MA CHC New NPs: Up to $15,000/yr for up to 3 yrs (max. of $45,000) of service at MA CHC. Existing MD (retention): Up to $25,000/yr for 2 yrs (max. of $50,000) of service at MA CHC. 3rd yr based on available funding. ** Awards will not equal more than loan indebtedness
Application Schedule Application due Sept. 1, Dec 1, Mar. 1, 2012 June. 1, 2012 (no later than) Decision Oct. 1, Jan 7, 2012 Apr. 1, 2012 June 30, 2012 Notification Oct. 8, Jan 14, 2012 Apr. 8, 2012 July. 8, 2012
For additional information and application materials: Visit www.massleague.org Contact Alexis Powell, Administrative Assistant, apowell@massleague.org
Visit the Massachusetts Health Care Workforce Center for information on additional state and federal programs that can help recruit and retain primary care professionals in the Commonwealth. http://www.mass.gov/dph/hcworkforcecenter