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NY A10374
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Lunsford
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Hospice Workforce Stabilization and Innovation Program with $15 million in initial appropriations, administered by the Department of Health
- Allocates no less than $10 million annually for workforce retention grants to hospice providers for staff retention incentives, continuing education, professional certification, and wellness initiatives
- Creates $5 million annually for regional hospice workforce pipeline programs to expand training for home health aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses
- Prioritizes grant funding for hospice providers experiencing financial strain or serving rural, medically underserved, and high-need communities
- Requires annual reporting to the governor and legislature on program expenditures, participation, and outcomes
Legislative Description
Establishes the hospice workforce stabilization and innovation program; grants for staff retention incentives, continuing education, professional certification including board certification in hospice and palliative care, workforce wellness initiatives, and other workforce support activities approved by the department; creates grants for establishing regional hospice workforce pipeline programs.
Last Action
referred to health
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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