As Fiscal Year 2025 begins, major federal investments in healthcare, particularly within the Indian Health Service (IHS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are setting the stage for expanded services and increased staffing needs nationwide. For healthcare organizations and staffing partners alike, these budget priorities signal opportunity, growth, and the need for readiness.
Key Funding Priorities
The FY25 budget request includes substantial allocations for the IHS and VA to strengthen healthcare access, particularly in rural and tribal communities.
- The Indian Health Service budget outlines funding for new and expanded facilities, provider loan repayment programs, and health professions training.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs continues to increase funding for medical care, modernization, and mental health initiatives.
- Broader public health programs under HHS emphasize preventive care, behavioral health, and workforce development.
Together, these investments point to one clear trend: the federal government is prioritizing workforce capacity and continuity of care in the year ahead.
Implications for Healthcare Staffing
With new funding comes the challenge of execution. Facilities will need qualified professionals — quickly and efficiently — to support new programs and expanded patient loads. Flexibility, credentialing speed, and cultural competency will be essential, especially in underserved and remote regions.
Millbrook’s nationwide network of physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals is built to meet this moment. Our team manages licensing, credentialing, and compliance end-to-end, ensuring healthcare providers are ready to deliver care when and where they’re needed most.
How Millbrook Partners for Success
- Scalable Staffing Solutions: From short-term contracts to long-term placements, Millbrook supplies adaptable staffing models that align with evolving facility needs.
- Expertise in Federal and Tribal Health: With experience supporting VA hospitals, Indian Health Service facilities, and community clinics, we understand the unique requirements of federally funded healthcare.
- Operational Support: Our credentialing and compliance processes minimize administrative delays, allowing facilities to staff efficiently and focus on care.
- Retention-Focused Approach: We prioritize provider satisfaction and stability to ensure consistency across patient care and cost-effective outcomes.
Looking Ahead
The FY25 federal budget reflects a commitment to strengthening America’s healthcare infrastructure, but realizing that vision depends on staffing partners who can turn funding into action. Millbrook is proud to stand alongside our clients as they expand services, open new facilities, and deliver quality care to every community they serve.
Ready to Plan for FY25?
Contact our team to learn how Millbrook’s comprehensive staffing solutions can help your organization prepare for growth and success in the new fiscal year.
About the Author
Michael Ferrentino is a seasoned leader in the human capital and technology sectors, with over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and operations. He is the President of Millbrook Support Services, a nationwide healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company with offices across the United States. Millbrook, a Joint Commission certified and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), provides Physicians, Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, and Allied Health staffing services to government, education, corrections, and commercial clients throughout North America. The company is also a GSA-Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract holder of the 621 I for Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services, with coverage across all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. Throughout his career, Michael has supported both public and private sector initiatives and has held Top Secret Clearance from the Department of Defense.
