Ind. Code ch. 21-44-7

in effect

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-1 Application of definitions

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Board" refers to the graduate medical education board established by section 2 of this chapter. (2) "Fund" refers to the graduate medical education fund established by section 8 of this chapter. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-1 Application of definitions

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Board" refers to the medical graduate and education board established by IC 21-44-5-1. (2) "Fund" refers to the graduate medical education fund established by section 8 of this chapter. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.315.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-2 Graduate medical education board established; purpose

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. The graduate medical education board is established for the following purposes: (1) To provide funding for residents not funded by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2) To provide technical assistance for entities that wish to establish a residency program, including the following: (A) Entities that are not licensed hospitals. (B) Federally qualified health centers. (3) To provide startup funding for entities that wish to establish a residency program. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-2 Repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.316.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-3 Appointment of members; terms

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. (a) The board is comprised of ten (10) members appointed by the governor as follows: (1) One (1) member representing the Indiana University School of Medicine. (2) One (1) member representing a regional medical school campus of the Indiana University School of Medicine. (3) One (1) member representing the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. (4) One (1) member representing the Indiana State Medical Association. (5) One (1) member representing the Indiana Osteopathic Medical Association. (6) One (1) member representing the Indiana Primary Health Care Association. (7) One (1) member representing a teaching hospital in the Indiana Hospital Association. (8) One (1) member representing a nonteaching hospital in the Indiana Hospital Association. (9) Two (2) members who are medical directors of residency programs. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a member appointed to the board shall serve for a term of two (2) years. Except as provided in subsection (c), the term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4) begins on January 1 of an odd-numbered year. The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(5) through (a)(9) begins on January 1 of an even-numbered year. (c) This subsection applies to a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4) before January 1, 2016. A member to whom this subsection applies serves for a term of one (1) year beginning January 1, 2016. (d) The governor shall make appointments to the board at the following times: (1) The governor shall make the initial appointments to the board before January 1, 2016. (2) Before the end of each year after 2015, the governor shall appoint members to the board to succeed those members whose terms are scheduled to expire at the end of the year. (3) When a member resigns or is otherwise unable to complete the member's term, the governor shall appoint a member to serve the remaining term of the member who has resigned or who is otherwise unable to complete the member's term. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-3 Repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.317.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-4 Commission for higher education provides staff; chairperson

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. (a) The commission for higher education shall provide staff for the board. The commission shall call the first meeting of the board and notify members of the board. (b) The board members shall designate a chairperson from among themselves. The member designated as the chairperson continues to serve as chairperson until the earlier of: (1) the first anniversary of the chairperson's designation under this section; or (2) the date on which the chairperson's term expires. (c) The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or at the call of a majority of the appointed members. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-4 Repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.318.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-5 Voting

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. An affirmative vote of at least six (6) members is necessary in order for the board to take any official action. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-5 Repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.319.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-6 Contract with consultants to develop graduate medical education expansion plan

Sec. 6. The board may contract with consultants to develop a graduate medical education expansion plan. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-7 Awarding grants to fund infrastructure costs; requiring financial participation; prohibit distribution of funds to fund residency slots

Sec. 7. (a) The board may award grants to fund infrastructure costs for an entity to expand graduate medical education. (b) The board may require an entity receiving a grant described in this section to financially participate in the infrastructure expenses in an amount not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the infrastructure expenses. (c) The board may not distribute funds under this chapter to directly fund residency slots. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 21-44-7-8 Graduate medical education fund; matching funds requirement

Sec. 8. (a) The graduate medical education fund is established within the state treasury. Subject to subsection (b), money in the fund is to be used for the purposes specified in sections 2(1), 2(3), and 7 of this chapter. (b) Except as provided in section 7(b) of this chapter, a recipient of money from the fund must agree to provide matching funds equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the money provided. (c) The fund consists of the following: (1) Appropriations by the general assembly. (2) Grants. (3) Gifts. (d) The board shall administer the fund. (e) The expenses of administering the fund may be paid from the fund. (f) Money in the fund that is not needed to meet the obligations of the fund may be invested in the manner that other public money is invested. Interest or other investment returns on money in the fund become part of the fund. (g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to any other fund and remains available for expenditure for the purposes specified in sections 2(1), 2(3), and 7 of this chapter. As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.37-2020, SEC.14.

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