HHS has launched its Health Workforce Initiative, aimed at strengthening healthcare workforce recruitment and career advancement.
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra shared the initiative in an Oct. 23 post on X and said the program has a "strong focus on equity."
Here are five things to know about the initiative:
- Information on the initiative is available on a new HHS webpage.
- It offers resources to prospective healthcare workers on how to start their career and find financial support for training.
- The webpage also provides resources for current healthcare workers, such as continuing education and professional development programs.
- The initiative shares resources for organizations on how to recruit, train and retain healthcare workers.
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in September announced it will award $100 million to organizations including medical schools and state health departments to address workforce shortages.