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Nevada · SB 5 · 2025Enacted

Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Program

Creates a $60 million statewide program, passed during the 2025 special session, to conduct a healthcare needs assessment and award competitive grants addressing shortages of physicians, nurses and behavioral health providers, particularly in rural areas.

Status
Signed into law
Status date
2025-12-01
State
Nevada
Session year
2025

Topics

Rural HealthHealthcare Workforce

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