The Community Health Workforce Development Act establishes a committee to enhance training for health workers in community health centers. This is important for improving healthcare access and quality in local communities.
1. This bill creates a new advisory committee focused on training for community health centers. 2. The committee will have 15 members, mostly health professionals, appointed by the Secretary of Health. 3. At least one member must be a current patient of a community health center. 4. The committee will ensure diverse representation from different health professions and geographic areas. 5. It aims to improve training and support for health workers in community health settings.
This bill affects health professionals and patients who use community health centers.