Bill Overview
Title: Critical Health Careers Act of 2022
Description: This bill revises the Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant program to prioritize recipients in health and biotechnology careers.
Sponsors: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Target Audience
Population: People in health and biotechnology careers
Estimated Size: 300000
- The bill focuses on the Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant program.
- The revision prioritizes recipients in health and biotechnology careers.
- Healthcare and biotechnology are critical career sectors for economic and public health.
- Such careers are essential globally due to healthcare demand and growing biotech industries.
Reasoning
- The size of the healthcare and biotechnology sector in the US is significant, with many professionals and students poised to benefit from enhanced funding.
- The policy targets educational and career advancement opportunities in rapidly growing industries, potentially affecting trainees, educators, and existing professionals.
- Budget constraints require careful selection of fund recipients, possibly benefiting only a fraction of eligible participants initially, but focusing on scalable long-term impacts.
- The grant could improve job readiness and professional satisfaction, affecting immediate job placements and long-term career growth and effectiveness.
Simulated Interviews
Nursing Student (Boston, MA)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could really help me with access to more resources and tech-related opportunities in nursing.
- If I receive support from this grant, I might be able to work on global health technology advancements in the future.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 6 |
Biotechnology Researcher (Raleigh, NC)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This grant could allow for interdepartmental collaboration with recent graduates and boost innovative projects.
- I've seen budget restrictions slow our progress, so additional funding could help us push boundaries more effectively.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Healthcare Technology Entrepreneur (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think this policy is crucial for accelerating innovation, especially in startups like mine.
- As a woman in tech, additional support could reduce barriers in initial R&D phases.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Biomedical Engineering Graduate (Chicago, IL)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Funding from such initiatives is key to entering the field with adequate preparation and network.
- A job opportunity or internship facilitated by the policy could make a substantial impact on my career path.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
High School STEM Teacher (Houston, TX)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This act could allow for better curriculum development and classroom resources for our biotechnology track.
- Students could be more prepared entering college programs due to the enriched learning environment.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Hospital Administrator (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see potential in using grant funds to drive health care employee education and satisfaction.
- Enhancing patient care quality through supported development could be a key outcome.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Health Policy Analyst (New York, NY)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Targeting investment in healthcare education isn't just beneficial—it's necessary for competence in care delivery.
- With better-prepared professionals, downstream public health outcomes should improve significantly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Clinical Lab Scientist (Seattle, WA)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy could create pathways for younger scientists to bring fresh insights, increasing our lab's innovative capacity.
- Allocation of funding to mentorship programs could sustain long-term skill development across the sector.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
College Freshman majoring in Biotechnology (Denver, CO)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Access to enhanced resources and internships could significantly impact my education and career perspectives.
- I hope to see increased collaboration opportunities due to policy enactments.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 5 |
Retired Biomedical Technician (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The grants can attract more emerging talent to the industry, which could enrich mentorship programs I'm involved with.
- I'm concerned about long-term sustainability post-grant period.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 2: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 3: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 5: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 10: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 100: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Key Considerations
- Healthcare and biotechnology sectors are rapidly growing, requiring workforce expansion.
- Prioritizing these sectors could make the U.S. more competitive globally in these fields.
- The focus might attract more students and professionals to healthcare and biotechnology.