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Part of situation: US CMS nursing home staffing initiative (2 clusters)

CMS launches $275 million Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services nursing shortage student loan forgiveness long-term care nursing home staffing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced the ‘Nurses for Nursing Homes’ initiative, a $275 million program designed to recruit and retain nursing professionals in long-term care facilities. The program is a joint effort involving all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

To address staffing shortages in rural areas and high-need communities, the initiative offers eligible nursing students and licensed nurses up to $40,000 in student loan repayment and a $10,000 stipend. In exchange, participants must commit to working at least 30 hours per week in a qualified nursing home for three years.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stated the program is funded through civil monetary penalties collected by CMS and states, rather than taxpayer funds. To qualify, applicants must hold an active registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse license and must not have worked in a nursing home for at least 60 days prior to applying.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Mehmet Oz · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. · United States

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Dr. Oz's CMS offers loan forgiveness, stipends to recruit, retain nurses for nursing homes [offthepress.com]
Trump Administration Offers Nurses Up to $50,000 to Serve America’s Most Vulnerable Seniors [wltreport.com]
Dr. Oz's CMS offers loan forgiveness, stipends to recruit, retain nurses for nursing homes [justthenews.com]
Trump Admin Launches $275 Million Effort to Recruit, Retain Nurses for Elderly Care Homes [www.ntd.com]
CMS and States Launch $275 Million Initiative to Recruit and Retain Nurses in Nursing Homes - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report [southfloridahospitalnews.com]