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Press Release: Senators Collins and Kaine Co-Introduce Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act to Enhance Elder Care Training

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Senators Collins and Kaine propose the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act to reauthorize critical geriatrics training programs.

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Senators Susan Collins and Tim Kaine announced the introduction of the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act, intended to reauthorize funding for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and Geriatrics Academic Career Awards (GACA). Both programs, vital for training healthcare professionals in geriatrics, are set to expire soon.

The legislation proposes a combined funding of $48.2 million per year for five years to continue training a workforce better equipped to meet the complex needs of aging Americans. Senators Collins and Kaine emphasized the importance of this initiative for improving healthcare access and quality for older adults.

Supporters, including representatives from the American Geriatrics Society, highlighted the urgent need to address the shortage of geriatrics-trained professionals, indicating that the programs play a crucial role in educating providers and caregivers in managing the health of older adults effectively.

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