Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10337

Caption

Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act

Impact

The legislation's impact on state laws includes incentivizing partnerships between secondary schools and hospitals, highlighting the necessity for a trained healthcare workforce to meet growing demand. By facilitating work-based learning opportunities, this bill aims to improve student engagement and academic outcomes, while also addressing the needs of medically underserved communities. If passed, it could significantly enhance existing programs directed at skill development and professional preparation in healthcare education.

Summary

House Bill 10337, known as the Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by establishing a demonstration project that provides grants to eligible hospitals. These grants are intended to promote work-based learning opportunities within the health care sector, specifically targeting programs that connect secondary school curriculum with hands-on learning experiences in health care environments. The bill seeks to address workforce shortages by creating educational pathways that enable students to prepare for careers in healthcare or transition to further education in health-related fields.

Contention

Some notable points of contention surrounding HB 10337 may include concerns over resource allocation to hospitals versus schools, and the efficacy of work-based programs in genuinely preparing students for the healthcare workforce. Critics may argue about the potential mismatch between hospital capacities to provide learning opportunities and the actual educational outcomes for students. Additionally, ensuring the accessibility of such programs for all demographics, particularly in under-resourced areas, might be a focal point in discussions as the bill progresses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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