WRGB CBS 6 Albany
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — New York State is saying thank you to front-line workers by giving upwards of three thousand dollars to individuals in the healthcare industry.
It’s part of the state’s Healthcare Worker Bonus program which started in 2022.
…While bonuses can be helpful, researchers at the Center for Healthcare Workforce Studies (CHWS) say they’ve seen recruitment bonuses help in the past.
“It’s potential to stabilize the workforce, it’s really important for the state to make these kinds of investments and make sure that the health workforce understands their values,” said Jean Moore, Director of CHWS…