Health leaders endorse Senate Bill 434 to boost Nevada's healthcare workforce
May 31, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Assembly Committee on Ways and Means convened on May 30, 2025, to discuss Senate Bill 434, which aims to enhance Nevada's healthcare workforce. The meeting featured strong support from various stakeholders, including representatives from healthcare organizations and educational institutions.
Jason Frierson, representing the City of Hope Center Center of Medical Excellence, expressed his support for the bill, emphasizing the need for more healthcare providers in the state. Dan Musgrove from Strategies 360 echoed this sentiment, highlighting the bill's potential to improve funding and workforce development.
Sabrina Schnur, representing the Nevada Primary Care Association, noted the ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining healthcare professionals. She praised SB 434 as a bold investment in workforce growth. Similarly, Charlton, chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, affirmed the bill's importance in supplying healthcare professionals.
Support continued with Sheila Bray from the University of Nevada and Lorna Benavides, both voicing their backing for the legislation. Samantha Barnes from Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada also supported the bill, emphasizing its role in fostering collaboration and improving healthcare access statewide.
The committee did not receive any opposition or neutral testimony regarding SB 434, indicating a consensus on the bill's importance. The meeting concluded without further discussion from the bill's sponsor, Nicole Cannizzaro, who humorously noted that there were no financial obligations owed to Assemblymember O'Neil.
Overall, the meeting underscored a unified effort to address Nevada's healthcare workforce challenges through Senate Bill 434, with stakeholders eager to enhance access to care across the state.
Jason Frierson, representing the City of Hope Center Center of Medical Excellence, expressed his support for the bill, emphasizing the need for more healthcare providers in the state. Dan Musgrove from Strategies 360 echoed this sentiment, highlighting the bill's potential to improve funding and workforce development.
Sabrina Schnur, representing the Nevada Primary Care Association, noted the ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining healthcare professionals. She praised SB 434 as a bold investment in workforce growth. Similarly, Charlton, chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, affirmed the bill's importance in supplying healthcare professionals.
Support continued with Sheila Bray from the University of Nevada and Lorna Benavides, both voicing their backing for the legislation. Samantha Barnes from Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada also supported the bill, emphasizing its role in fostering collaboration and improving healthcare access statewide.
The committee did not receive any opposition or neutral testimony regarding SB 434, indicating a consensus on the bill's importance. The meeting concluded without further discussion from the bill's sponsor, Nicole Cannizzaro, who humorously noted that there were no financial obligations owed to Assemblymember O'Neil.
Overall, the meeting underscored a unified effort to address Nevada's healthcare workforce challenges through Senate Bill 434, with stakeholders eager to enhance access to care across the state.
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