Rural Pa. Faces a Widening Health Services Gap. State Officials Think Loan Forgiveness Could Help.

Spotlight PA

Aug 28, 2024

Highlights a proposed bipartisan student debt relief bill to address healthcare workforce shortages in rural Pennsylvania communities. Discusses challenges with sustaining rural healthcare including recruitment and retention of the workforce.

Access · Health workforce supply and demand · Legislation and regulations · Loans, loan repayment, and loan forgiveness for health careers · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Pennsylvania