HRSA Requests Comments on Health Workforce Connector Program Updates
Published Date: 3/16/2026
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Summary
HRSA is updating the Health Workforce Connector, a tool that helps connect health professionals with communities that need them. This change affects program sites and health workers involved in several federal health programs. The public can comment on these updates until April 15, 2026, with no new costs expected.
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