October 19, 2018
HHS announces $293 million in awards to primary healthcare workforce
Editor's Note
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on October 18 announced $293 million in awards to primary healthcare clinicians and students through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Nurse Corps programs.
These programs provide scholarships and loan repayment to healthcare providers in exchange for working in areas across the country that have limited access to care.
An estimated 13 million patients currently receive care from more than 12,500 NHSC and Nurse Corps clinicians, and another 1,725 students are in school or residency preparing for future service with the programs.
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