Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act

Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises a program carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that supports the use of community health workers to improve health outcomes in medically underserved communities.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of and other matters concerning the program.

Bill 117 HR 8151, also known as the Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act, aims to address the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities across the United States. The bill focuses on increasing the number of healthcare professionals in these areas by providing funding for training programs, scholarships, and loan repayment programs.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support healthcare workforce training programs in rural and underserved areas. These programs would focus on training individuals from these communities to become healthcare professionals, such as nurses, doctors, and mental health providers. The goal is to create a pipeline of qualified healthcare workers who are committed to serving in these areas long-term.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for expanding existing scholarship and loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals who agree to work in underserved communities. This would help incentivize healthcare workers to choose careers in these areas by providing financial assistance for their education and training. Overall, the Building a Sustainable Workforce for Healthy Communities Act seeks to address the critical shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities by investing in training programs and providing financial incentives for healthcare professionals to work in these areas. By increasing the number of qualified healthcare workers in these communities, the bill aims to improve access to quality healthcare services for residents in need.