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This bill establishes the Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Grant Program, a competitive grant initiative designed to address critical healthcare provider shortages in Nevada. The bill creates a dedicated Account in the State General Fund with an initial appropriation of $10 million to support this program. The Department of Health and Human Services will conduct biennial assessments to identify healthcare workforce needs, including specific professions, specialties, and geographic areas experiencing provider shortages. Eligible entities such as medical facilities, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for grants to develop projects that increase the number of healthcare providers, improve expertise, or enhance access to clinical services. Grant applicants must demonstrate the potential for financial sustainability, secure matching funds, and propose specific, measurable outcomes. The Department will review applications based on priorities such as addressing unmet needs, benefiting critical shortage areas, and potential long-term impact. The bill includes robust oversight mechanisms, requiring grantees to submit detailed reports, undergo periodic reviews, and meet specific performance milestones. If a grantee fails to comply with the funding agreement or misuses funds, the Department can suspend or terminate the grant and potentially refer the matter to legal authorities. The program aims to strategically improve healthcare access and workforce capacity across Nevada, with a particular focus on underserved and medically underserved areas.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12782/Overview