By providing colleges and universities funding to attract and retain students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, this legislation would boost the number of minorities in the health profession workforce and correct the underrepresentation in these fields.
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Position Paper: The Allied Health Work Diversity Act
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Date: July 15, 2021
Contact: advocacy@apta.org
Content Type: Position Paper
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