With little time left in the 118th Congress, lawmakers must prioritize bipartisan legislation to strengthen the nursing workforce, protect healthcare workers, and support mental health for the people who provide care every single day WASHINGTON – As Members of Congress reconvene in Washington this week after the August recess, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition calls on lawmakers to prioritize…
On July 31, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) hosted a Senate-side briefing highlighting the growing specter of violence in hospitals and how Congress can help protect health care workers. Congressional staff heard from Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and frontline health care leaders. The two associations are among the…
Members of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition visited Capitol Hill on July 25 to speak with lawmakers and legislative staff about three critical pieces of legislation impacting the healthcare workforce: the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HWRA) (H.R. 6205/S.3211), and the Reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna…
A new survey from the American Medical Association of more than 12,400 physicians found that physician burnout rates dropped below 50% for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. With burnout being a major contributor to physicians and other members of the healthcare workforce exiting the field, it’s important to continue supporting efforts that will further…
Advocates will meet with representatives to discuss legislation to strengthen nursing workforce, protect healthcare workers and support mental health WASHINGTON – Advocates with the Healthcare Workforce Coalition are on Capitol Hill today meeting with bipartisan lawmakers and staff in the U.S. Senate, during while participants will be advocating for three specific bills focused on protecting and enhancing…
Life’s hurdles didn’t stop Quontisha. She has overcome multiple challenges throughout her career journey to accomplish her goal of working in the medical field. Through determination, hard work, and a strong educational and employer partner, she earned an industry-recognized certification and took on a rewarding career as a medical assistant. PERSONAL STORY Quontisha grew up…
“Recent headlines have raised the alarm about our nation’s severe shortage of nurses and physicians. Efforts to expand the pool of qualified candidates and create workplaces where medical professionals feel supported and appreciated rather than burned out will help us address this crisis. However, one facet of this shortage – our allied health workforce –…
A recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine found that current staffing levels of medical assistants in primary care practices are inadequate. Past research indicates that having at least two medical assistants for each primary care clinician is best to effectively support preventative care and manage chronic care while also doing traditional medical assistant functions….
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) filed the Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act as an amendment to the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday, July 11. The amendment filed (S.Amdt.2315) to the Senate NDAA bill S. 4638 aims to reauthorize and enhance the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act by expanding best practices to prevent…
The healthcare sector faces a pressing issue: a significant shortage of nurses. Nurses are essential to the American healthcare system, yet their numbers have not kept pace with the growth in patient demand. A new report from Incredible Health surveying 1,500 hospitals underscores just that, emphasizing the problems and avenues for practical solutions within our…