SRC-JFA H.B. 2626 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2626
By: Delisi (Moncrief)
Health & Human Services
5-15-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, with the advent of managed care, the Texas health care
infrastructure is experiencing a system-wide shift in financing and
delivery.  Emphasis is being placed on integrating disease prevention and
health promotion services into the delivery of health care.  A statewide
preceptorship program in public health settings would give medical
students the opportunity to further understand these issues.  This bill
would establish a statewide preceptorship program in a public health
setting.  
PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2626 establishes a statewide preceptorship program in a
public health setting.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 58, Education Code, by adding Section 58.009, as
follows: 

Sec. 58.009.  STATEWIDE PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC HEALTH SETTINGS.
(a)  Authorizes the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (board) to
contract with one or more organizations to operate a statewide
preceptorship program in a public health setting for medical students
enrolled in Texas medical schools.  

(b)  Requires an organization eligible to receive funds under this
subsection to qualify for exemption from federal income tax under Section
501, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 501); or be operated
by a state accredited medical school as defined in Section 61.501(1). 

(c)  Requires students eligible to participate in the preceptorship
programs under this section to indicate an interest in a career providing
primary care.  

(d)  Authorizes the board to create and appoint an advisory committee to
assist the board in the operation of the program.   

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.