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Support for Nursing and Health Schools: More Places, Better Care.

This act aims to increase the number of nurses and healthcare professionals in the US. It makes it easier for hospitals to cover education costs, potentially leading to more available spots in training programs. Ultimately, citizens may experience improved access to healthcare due to a larger pool of qualified professionals.
Key points
Hospitals will find it easier to cover the costs of training nurses and other healthcare workers, potentially increasing the number of available spots in educational programs.
The act prevents hospitals from having payments recouped for past education costs and mandates refunds for the last 6 years, stabilizing their finances.
Support for education programs aims to increase the number of qualified healthcare workers, which can improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for all citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1708
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Process start date: 2025-02-27