EMPOWER for Health Act reauthorizes and extends health workforce programs under title VII of the Public Health Service Act.
The EMPOWER for Health Act revises and extends health workforce programs under title VII of the Public Health Service Act. It reauthorizes programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, including the National Health Service Corps, Teaching Health Centers, and Area Health Education Centers. The bill also updates definitions and eligibility criteria for qualified health professionals and adjusts funding levels for various programs. The act aims to ensure a robust and efficient pediatric health care workforce by investing in tomorrow's medical professionals.
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