Engagement & Resources

Applications Open for the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program: Applications are now being accepted for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program from students pursuing primary care health professions training in eligible disciplines. Awardees will serve a minimum of two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Apply by May 8, 2025. Learn more.

Reminder: Earmark Deadlines Approaching; COMs, Submit Your Requests: As Congress now turns to funding for fiscal year 2026, COMs are encouraged to submit Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in the House and Congressionally Directed Spending requests in the Senate. These requests (aka earmarks) can support healthcare, education and other allowable investments subject to guidance provided by the House and Senate. The House LHHSE subcommittee is not accepting CPF requests. A submitted request does not guarantee funding.

CMS-Driven Partnership for Quality Measurement Seeks Rural Experts for Multiple Committees: Nominate by May 15: The Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) seeks expertise for the Endorsement & Maintenance committee and for Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review. Members of the PQM can be patients, patient advocates, clinicians, quality measure experts or any other interested party providing feedback on quality measures being considered for programs implemented by CMS. Learn more about responsibilities and time commitments and nominate yourself or someone else by May 15.

HRSA National Health Service Corps/SAMHSA: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Training: The NHSC is partnering with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase the number of clinicians trained to prescribe buprenorphine, and other medications, as part of a holistic treatment plan for opioid use disorders in high-need communities. Learn more.