Minnesota Health Care Workforce Advisory Council establishment

SF 2322 establishes the Minnesota Health Care Workforce Advisory Council to address state-wide health workforce challenges. The council, composed of 16 members including legislative appointees, state agency representatives, and governor-appointed experts with diverse expertise, will provide objective research, advise on legislation, and recommend policies. It specifically focuses on health equity, rural workforce needs, and key areas like nursing, behavioral health, and workforce data analysis. The council must collaborate with existing entities like the governor’s Workforce Development Board and issue annual reports to the legislature, with no compensation for members beyond expense reimbursement.