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 2026 update to the data dashboard…
Educational debt can shape who enters the health professions, the careers they pursue, where they work, and whether they remain in the workforce. This webinar also brings together new research on educational debt among physicians, nurses, and public health professionals, examining its implications for workforce diversity, career pathways, recruitment, and retention. This webinar explores how…
Meeting the nation’s growing healthcare needs requires a strong, well-prepared workforce supported by timely, evidence-based research. The 9 HRSA-funded Health Workforce Research Centers (HWRCs) provide the research and technical expertise needed to inform workforce planning and strategic decision-making at local, state, and national levels. This report highlights the collective accomplishments of the HWRCs over the…
This webinar shares findings from the 2024 New York State Oral Health Needs Assessment, highlighting communities with the greatest oral health needs and barriers to care. The webinar explores how these findings can help guide policies and workforce strategies to improve access to oral health services, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations. Presented by the…
This webinar presents findings from two new studies examining the maternal health workforce in the United States. The first explores the career pathways, employment experiences, and sociodemographic characteristics of certified nurse midwives (CNMs) compared to other advanced practice registered nurses. The second introduces a Maternal and Child Health Workforce Supportive Policy Index, measuring state-level policy…
This webinar introduces the AWARD Network Data Compendium, a research-ready, harmonized dataset of state policies and programs affecting the direct care workforce. Presenters provided 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, and…
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…
