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Grants to Boost Healthcare Staff in Rural and Underserved Communities.

This law establishes a new grant program designed to significantly increase the number of trained allied health professionals, such as medical assistants and dental hygienists, in rural and underserved areas. The goal is to improve local access to essential medical, behavioral, and oral health services for residents who currently face shortages. The program supports local health centers in developing innovative training and career pathways.
Key points
Improves healthcare access in rural and underserved areas by funding the training of local allied health support staff.
Provides grants (up to $2.5 million) to Federally-qualified health centers for establishing education, internship, and apprenticeship programs.
Prioritizes training individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to better reflect and meet community health needs.
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Additional Information
Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2024
Print number: HR 7307
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Process start date: 2024-02-09