The US health care system includes a vast and diverse array of dedicated organizations, institutions and individuals striving to bring quality health care to our citizens. The system includes the front line and hands on workers like those in clinics, offices, hospitals, hospices, laboratories and nursing homes facing the complexities of delivering care in a complex and dynamic environment. The system includes the researchers and scientists seeking answers to some of the most complicated questions of disease and treatment. The system includes teachers and mentors working in schools, colleges and universities helping train the next generation of professionals entering the health care workforce. Our new President and the Congress should assure that we continue to have a dynamic and diverse pipeline of qualified and trained personnel to continue to work in the health and health care system. Workforce development and ongoing education and training is one of the key aspects to the future sustainability of our system and the health of citizens.

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