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NJ S2445
NJ S2445Requires Commissioner of DOLWD to conduct study to identify composition of current health care workforce, estimate future gaps, and recommend solutions to address gaps.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Departments of Health and Human Services, to conduct a study of the current and future needs for the health care workforce in New Jersey. The study would consist of research on (1) vacancy rates; (2) configuration of the workforce by race, ethnicity and gender, occupation or specialty, educational level, and size of the health care workforce in each region of the State; (3) patient care needs addressed by the health care workforce in each region of the State; (4) a cross analysis of the identified data to identify common themes and differences across categories; (5) an estimate of the future pipeline of the health care workforce; and (6) identification of any gaps between supply and demand, with recommendations on addressing the gaps. The commissioner would be required to submit a report to the Legislature setting forth the results of the study within one year of the effective date of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Departments of Health and Human Services, conduct a comprehensive study of New Jersey's healthcare workforce, which includes individuals involved in direct patient care or clinical services at healthcare facilities, such as doctors, nurses, and therapists. The study will examine current vacancy rates, the demographic makeup (race, ethnicity, gender) and educational levels of the workforce by region, the patient care needs being met, and estimate the future supply of allied health professionals. By analyzing this data, the study will identify any discrepancies between the projected demand for healthcare services and the available workforce, and then propose recommendations to address these identified gaps. The Commissioner is required to submit a report detailing these findings and recommendations to the Legislature within one year of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 02/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2445 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2445_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2445_I1.HTM |
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