HB 3916
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to award grants to certain recipients for certain workforce development activities.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to provide grants to specific organizations to support workforce development activities within the healthcare sector. The grants will be distributed to the Oregon Community Health Workers Association, the Oregon Mobile Integrated Healthcare Coalition, and the Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials. These funds can be used for training programs, scholarships, wraparound supports for trainees, professional development, and data collection to measure program effectiveness.
Key provisions
- OHA will award grants to three specific organizations.
- Grants will support workforce training programs.
- Funds can cover wraparound supports for trainees (childcare, travel, etc.).
- Grants can be used for professional development after training completion.
- Recipients must report on progress biannually.
- Grants can cover course materials and student loan repayment assistance.
- Funds can support employer organizations for workforce development.
Who is affected
- Oregon Health Authority
- Oregon Community Health Workers Association
- Oregon Mobile Integrated Healthcare Coalition
- Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials
- Healthcare employers
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a dedicated funding stream for local health workforce development.
- It mandates reporting requirements for grant recipients.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 3916 emphasize the need for targeted funding to address critical workforce development challenges in Oregon's public health system. They argue that investing $5 million will support workforce development programs to train, recruit, and retain public health professionals, particularly Community Health Workers and Community Paramedics, who are essential in increasing access to care and services for under-resourced communities. Proponents highlight the importance of addressing workforce shortages and improving health outcomes, especially in rural areas, where these workers play a vital role in connecting individuals with necessary resources and services. By providing this funding, supporters believe that Oregon's public health system can better serve its communities and enhance overall health outcomes.
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