What does Preamble of Health Workforce Innovation Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act. The proposed amendment would establish a health care workforce innovation program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Health Workforce Innovation Act do?

This bill is formally titled Health Workforce Innovation Act

What does HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE INNOVATION PROGRAM. of Health Workforce Innovation Act do?

This section establishes the Health Care Workforce Innovation Program to support and develop community-driven approaches for the education and training of allied health professionals. Eligible entities to receive grants or contracts under the Program include Federally qualified health centers, State-level associations representing these centers, certified rural health clinics, and accredited, nonprofit post-secondary vocational programs. Applications for funding must detail training plans, the community-driven model, the geographic service area, benefits for trainees, applicant experience, and how funding will supplement existing resources. Funds awarded under the Program can be used to launch or expand partnerships between entities and various educational institutions to provide training opportunities. The Program prioritizes applicants who will increase the number of individuals from underserved backgrounds in health care professions and improve access to care in underserved communities. Grantees must provide periodic reports to the Secretary detailing the findings and outcomes of the community-driven model. The term 'allied health professional' includes a wide range of roles, from medical assistants to community health workers. Funding for the Program is authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, with grants not exceeding $2,500,000 per grant period.

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Health Workforce Innovation Act

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Ron Wyden (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes the Health Care Workforce Innovation Program to support community-driven approaches for the education and training of allied health professionals.
Eligible entities, including Federally qualified health centers and accredited post-secondary vocational programs, can receive grants to launch or expand partnerships with educational institutions for training opportunities.
The Program prioritizes increasing the number of individuals from underserved backgrounds in health care professions and improving access to care in underserved communities, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

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