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NJ A3786
NJ A3786Requires 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
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
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 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 status and future needs for the health care workforce in New Jersey. The study would examine vacancy rates, the composition of the health care workforce by various demographics, patient care needs, and identify any gaps between supply and demand, with recommendations to address those gaps. The commissioner must submit a report of the study's findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 02/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3786 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3786_I1.HTM |
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