Improving the racial and ethnic diversity of the nation’s dentists is critical in efforts to reduce disparities in access to care and health outcomes and to better address the oral health needs of an increasingly diverse US population. Half of all Hispanic/Latino (H/L) dentists in the US are foreign born, and about 1 in 4…
Dental services in the US have been traditionally provided in private dental practices operating as small businesses. Organizational structures for oral health service delivery and for managing business functions are changing, resulting in a variety of options for patients selecting providers. Perhaps the most noticeable change in the dental practice paradigm is the consolidation of…
The behavioral health workforce needs more accessible and adequate data to inform valid workforce projections and address shortages. While a minimum data set (MDS) exists for the standardized collection of data at the individual level, data obtained at the organizational level is also important. This report discusses the process of using literature and key informant…
ArcGIS for Desktop is a powerful tool for data visualization when working with maps and geographic information. This webinar introduces the basics features of ArcGIS and demonstrate how to develop maps using the software. It is highly recommended to have ArcGIS installed to get the most out of the webinar. A free 21-day trial version…
This is part 2 of a webinar series on using Medicaid claims data to calculate Medicaid accessible provider capacity for federal shortage area applications (HPSA/MUA/P). This webinar demonstrates firsthand by using a Microsoft Access test file of sample data.
This is part one of a webinar series on using Medicaid claims data to calculate Medicaid accessible provider capacity for federal shortage area applications (HPSA/MUA/P). This webinar is a training session on processing the data.
Maps are powerful tools to communicate data and complex information that resonate with policymakers and other stakeholders. The difference between a good map and a great map lies in knowledge and details. This webinar introduces the principles of cartography, delivers tips on what to do (and more importantly what not to do) when making a…
HWTAC and the Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies are pleased to co-sponsor a 3-part webinar series on nursing workforce data collection, analysis, and research. This webinar, the third in a 3-part series, features the experiences of nursing researchers in two states using their own nurse supply data in HRSA’s web-based nursing supply and demand…
As the number of behavioral health professionals increases to meet the increasing demand, professional competency statements are important for organizations to ensure that their behavioral health professionals are able to meet a wide variety of support needs. However, these competency statements are not standardized across organizations and their content has not been comprehensively studied. This…
HWTAC and the Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies are pleased to co-sponsor a 3-part webinar series on nursing workforce data collection, analysis, and research. This webinar, the second in a 3-part series, focuses on research that uses nursing workforce data to support more effective state decision-making.
