The Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2024 establishes a new federal grant program to train more allied health professionals such as medical assistants, dental hygienists, pharmacy technicians, and community health workers in underserved and rural communities. Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics can apply for grants up to $2.5 million per award to develop and test innovative training models that recruit workers from disadvantaged backgrounds and provide education, apprenticeships, and career development opportunities. Grantees must commit to running their programs for at least three years and can use funds for partnerships with schools and colleges, training equipment, and infrastructure improvements, but cannot use money for major construction or to replace existing funding. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually from 2025 through 2029 for the program, prioritizing applicants that increase hiring of workers from underserved communities, improve health care access, and develop models that can be replicated in other regions.
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