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Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5850

Bill 117 HR 5850, also known as the Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act, aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of health career training programs in the United States. The bill focuses on providing funding and support for programs that train individuals for careers in the healthcare industry, such as nursing, medical assisting, and other allied health professions.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support the development and implementation of evidence-based training programs. These programs will be designed to improve the skills and competencies of healthcare workers, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and higher quality care.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase access to training programs for individuals from underrepresented and disadvantaged communities. This includes funding for scholarships, mentorship programs, and other initiatives to help ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to pursue a career in healthcare. Overall, the Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act aims to address the growing need for skilled healthcare workers in the United States by investing in training programs that will produce high-quality, well-prepared professionals. By improving the quality of healthcare training programs and increasing access for all individuals, the bill seeks to strengthen the healthcare workforce and ultimately improve the overall health and well-being of the population.

Congressional Summary of HR 5850

Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the impact of demonstration projects funded by grants for providing low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations, including the effects of the projects on participants' employment and earnings.

Current Status of Bill HR 5850

Bill HR 5850 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2021. Bill HR 5850 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2021.  Bill HR 5850's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. as of November 3, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5850

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5850

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5850

Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act
Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act
To ensure an evidence-based funding approach to study the effects of health profession opportunity grant demonstration projects, and to evaluate the demonstration projects.

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