This webinar introduces the AWARD Network Data Compendium, a research-ready, harmonized dataset of state policies and programs affecting the direct care workforce. Presenters will provide an overview of the dataset and demonstrate its use through a study linking the dataset with 2020 NPALS data to examine the relationship between state staffing regulations, minimum wage policies,…
A scoping review was conducted to assess the evidence base for dental therapy in the United States and identify gaps in knowledge regarding its implementation, safety, quality, economic impact, and contribution to access to care. In this webinar, Beth Mertz, leader of the review team, presents key findings from the research. Co-sponsored by Schuyler Center…
The National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) is the longest-running survey and primary source of data on the nursing workforce in the US. In this webinar, representatives from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provided an overview of the NSSRN, including its history, purpose, and key findings from the most recent survey. HWTAC…
This webinar explores career transitions across the professional life course, with a particular focus on navigating the move from a PhD program to a first postdoctoral or professional role, as well as later-stage transitions across sectors. Speakers shared practical insights on shifting between government service, consulting or contracting roles, academia, and nonprofit organizations, highlighting how…
This webinar presents results from a national study examining turnover among rehabilitation therapy staff—physical therapists, occupational therapists and assistants, and speech-language pathologists—working in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) from July 2020 to September 2023. Using CMS administrative data, we describe therapy staff turnover trends, identify facility characteristics linked to higher turnover, and assess how turnover affects…
This webinar, Innovative State Workforce Projections Models, will highlight how states have used workforce projection models to understand and forecast healthcare workforce needs. Presenters will demonstrate how these tools integrate state-level data to assess supply, demand, and emerging gaps across key healthcare occupations. Using examples from Virginia and North Carolina, the session will illustrate how these…
The HWRCs’ 2025 Annual Report captures the work conducted by the federally-funded HWRCs throughout the past year. This report documents a year of impactful research and collaborative problem-solving aimed at ensuring the US health workforce is well-prepared, well-distributed, and equipped to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Nursing education programs across the US face persistent challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified faculty. Over half of nursing schools had unfilled full-time positions for 2024–2025, and many cited budget limitations or difficulty finding faculty with needed specialties. Low compensation for nursing educators compared to nurses in clinical practice remains a major barrier, contributing to…
To better inform physician workforce policy, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has partnered with researchers at RAND to develop a new physician workforce projections model. Using a system dynamics methodology, this new model represents a leap forward in scope, flexibility, and potential. In this webinar, the AAMC and RAND will present an introduction…
To address growing demand and make certain that individuals can access timely healthcare, it is essential to maintain an adequate supply of health professionals. An evenly distributed health workforce helps ensure that healthcare services are available across all states in the US, especially in rural and underserved communities. This data dashboard uses data from the…
