PRINTER'S NO. 3134
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
754
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY BENNINGHOFF, MARCH 13, 2018
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, MARCH 13, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the
long-term workforce and workforce training needs of the
Commonwealth's health care sector.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is the sixth most populous state in the
United States with diverse demographics and ever-changing health
care needs; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's growing aging population, steady
increase in chronic disease and the ever-present threat of
emerging health crises, such as the current opioid epidemic,
make patient access to high-quality health care, regardless of
location, more important than ever before; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's ability to maintain a world-
class health care system is dependent on the availability of a
well-skilled, well-trained workforce and the ability of its
providers to attract and retain that workforce; and
WHEREAS, Health care and social assistance is the largest
employment sector in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The strength of this Commonwealth's health care
sector significantly impacts not only the health and well-being
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of patients, but also the long-term economic prosperity and
stability of communities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Joint
State Government Commission to study what the long-term health
care workforce and workforce training needs of this Commonwealth
will be over the next five years; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission study
how current Federal and State statutes and regulations impact
the ability of this Commonwealth's health care system to meet
those needs identified by the commission; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the study include recommendations to ensure
that this Commonwealth is able to adequately train, attract and
retain the workforce needed to meet those needs identified by
the Joint State Government Commission; and be it further
RESOLVED, That, for its report, the Joint State Government
Commission shall solicit input from representatives of all
aspects of the health care sector and continuum of care; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission issue
the report with its findings and any recommendations to the
House of Representatives no later than one year after the
adoption of this resolution.
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