HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced $225.5 million for community health worker training and $40.7 million in public health scholarships, Medical Economics reports. The money comes through the American Rescue Plan Act and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration of President Joe Biden “is committed to building a robust health workforce to make communities healthy.”
“Patients depend on community and public health workers for care and medical information,” Becerra said. “These investments will equip community and public health workers with the skill sets needed to provide effective community outreach, increase access to care, and assist individuals with critical prevention and treatment services.” Read more.
