Mandatory Funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Expires March 8!
The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is requesting all advocates to please call their U.S. Senators and House Representative on Thursday, February 22, and ask them to protect and expand funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) in FY24 and beyond.
Having a strong showing of support for the NHSC program is critical as lawmakers negotiate reauthorizing mandatory funding for the NHSC. So be sure to contact your Senators and House Representative immediately and ask that they support reauthorizing the NHSC program at $950 million in mandatory funding over the next three years.
ACU will send a reminder email Thursday morning with further details. Not sure who your House Representative is? Click below.
Resources
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ACU’s NHSC Talking Points for Advocates
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ACU’s NHSC Funding Leave Behind Packet for Congressional Meetings
Talking Points
“I’m calling to thank you for your support in efforts to alleviate health workforce shortages in underserved areas. I ask that you continue to build upon these efforts by contacting leadership to urge the inclusion of reauthorizing the National Health Service Corps program at $950 million in mandatory funding over the next three years in any funding agreement before mandatory funding for the NHSC program expires on March 8.
Expanding funding for this federal program is crucial for recruiting and retaining health care professionals who commit to working in our state’s health centers and health professional shortage areas.
In closing, I ask once again, please commit to contacting leadership to urge the inclusion of reauthorizing the NHSC program at $950 million in mandatory funding over the next three years in any funding agreement.”
Alternative Advocacy Options
Please contact your Representative NOW using our easy to email form. It takes less than a minute, and all you have to do is enter your information and hit Send.
Alternatively, you can call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to be connected directly with your Representative’s offices using the talking points above.
Jordan Marshall, Your ACU Advocacy Contact
Jordan Marshall is leading ACU’s grassroots advocacy to secure long-term funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Contact Jordan with any questions regarding policy analysis or if ACU can be of assistance with your own organizational or individual advocacy.
