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Data visualization refers to the graphical representation of data. Bar charts, line graphs, thematic maps, and infographics are all types of data visualizations. The goal of data visualization is to make complex information easy to understand.

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Authorization Status of Dental Therapists by State

Authors: Elizabeth Mertz | Aubri Kottek | Miranda Werts | Margaret Langelier

Topics: Data Visualization, Oral Health, Scope of Practice (SOP)

February 9, 2021
This interactive infographic describes the status of dental therapy in the US and details the specific requirements in state laws and regulations that define dental therapy practice.
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How to Create a Travel Polygon to Evaluate Access to Health Care Providers

Developers: Nafin Harun

Topics: Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), Tutorials, Workforce Demand

January 5, 2021
This tutorial demonstrates how to create a travel polygon in ArcGIS that can be used to evaluate access to health care providers.
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State Health Workforce Data Collection Inventory

Topics: Data Collection, Data Visualization, Methodology

May 21, 2020

The State Health Workforce Data Collection Inventory describes findings from a survey about data collection on health workforce supply (eg, demographic, education, and practice characteristics of health professionals), demand (eg, vacancies and employer recruitment and retention difficulties), and the education pipeline (eg, graduation rates and trainee/graduate characteristics). The data collection survey is ongoing and the […]

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State Health Workforce Deficit Estimator

Authors: Eric Luo | Clese Erikson | Candice Chen | Drishti Pillai | Nicholas Chong | Emily Bass | Patricia Pittman

Topics: Data Visualization, Health Workforce Models and Projections, Workforce Demand

April 28, 2020
The Estimator is a tool to provide state-level data to state and federal planners considering different strategic approaches to ensure sufficient heath workforce for COVID-19.
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