Politics & Government

What You Need To Know About Loan Forgiveness For Healthcare Workers In Minnesota

State lawmakers passed the Nurse and Patient Safety Act at the end of the legislative session.

The loan forgiveness program will be established and overseen by the commissioner of health.
The loan forgiveness program will be established and overseen by the commissioner of health. (CBS)

MINNEAPOLIS — At the 11th hour of the 2023 legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers passed the Nurse and Patient Safety Act.

This all-encompassing health legislation aims to do a number of things, including: modify hospital preparedness requirements, eligibility for staff and facility employee scholarships, student loan forgiveness, commissioner oversight on hospital staffing, and amending previous Minnesota health statues.

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