Health occupations: physicians; Michigan doctors in underserved, rural, and systemic equity settings (MIDOCS) program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27B.
Key claim: A House bill would create a MIDOCS program to place or support physicians in underserved, rural, and equity-focused settings in Michigan.
Abstract
(HB6292 · 103rd Legislature) Health occupations: physicians; Michigan doctors in underserved, rural, and systemic equity settings (MIDOCS) program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27B. Sponsor: Rep. Jasper Martus (D) + 19 co-sponsors In committee: H Health Policy Latest action (2026-09-01): Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2026
Why this matters
Physician shortages in rural and underserved Michigan communities are a persistent access-to-care problem, and MIDOCS would establish a statewide vehicle to place or support doctors in those settings. As introduced legislation, it signals policy interest in health-workforce distribution alongside related primary care access and provider recruitment efforts.