H.R. 5374: Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act
This bill, titled the Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act, aims to enhance training opportunities in health professions that community colleges provide. Here’s a breakdown of the key provisions:
Training for Credentials
The bill requires organizations that receive grants for health professions opportunity demonstration projects to train participants so they can earn recognized postsecondary credentials. This includes credentials recognized by industry, which can help individuals qualify for jobs in the healthcare field.
Community Colleges Eligibility
It clarifies that community colleges are eligible to receive grants to conduct these health professions opportunity demonstration projects. This change is designed to enable more education institutions to provide necessary training, thus increasing the workforce in health professions.
Effective Date
The changes introduced by this bill will take effect on October 1, 2025.
Relevant Companies
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) - As a large healthcare company, HCA may benefit from a trained workforce that this bill aims to create, potentially increasing the number of qualified applicants for various health positions.
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) - As a major player in the healthcare industry, UnitedHealth could see an increase in capable health professionals which may positively affect their operations.
- Anthem (ANTM) - Similar to UnitedHealth, Anthem may also benefit from having a larger pool of trained healthcare workers resulting from the bill's provisions.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Sep. 16, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Sep. 16, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
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