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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a health care workforce innovation program.

8/2/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4957

Bill 118 s 4957, also known as the Health Care Workforce Innovation Program Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to establish a program that will focus on improving and innovating the health care workforce in the United States. The bill seeks to address the growing need for skilled and diverse health care professionals by providing funding and resources for training, education, and recruitment programs.

Specifically, the Health Care Workforce Innovation Program will focus on increasing the number of health care professionals in underserved communities, improving access to quality health care services, and promoting diversity in the health care workforce. The program will also prioritize training and education in emerging health care fields, such as telehealth and personalized medicine.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 4957 is to address the current challenges facing the health care workforce in the United States and ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality, affordable health care services. By investing in innovative training and education programs, the bill aims to create a more diverse, skilled, and responsive health care workforce that can meet the needs of a rapidly changing health care landscape.

Current Status of Bill S 4957

Bill S 4957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4957 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024.  Bill S 4957's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of August 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4957

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4957

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4957

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a health care workforce innovation program.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a health care workforce innovation program.

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