Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy

Our new Physicians Data Report is now live! The format has been completely redesigned in an interactive, web-based design to give you dynamic visualizations, interactive maps, and downloadable datasets galore. Dive into the data here: https://lnkd.in/ecebGUNE Whether you are examining physician distribution, exploring specialty trends, or conducting workforce research, our new platform puts the insights you need right at your fingertips. Want to work with our data? Download any of it directly from our site in CSV format. Explore five comprehensive sections covering total licenses renewed, detailed physician characteristics, geographic distribution patterns, and focused analyses of primary care physicians and psychiatrists from the 2023 license renewal. Head there now: https://lnkd.in/ecebGUNE

???Exciting Summer Research Opportunity! ?? ? Indiana University's Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research & Policy is seeking a?Policy/Legal Research Consultant?to support a groundbreaking project on behavioral health and substance use (BH/SU) paraprofessional workforce. ?? ? Project Highlights: ? * 50-state policy review * Key informant interviews * Labor economic analysis * Roundtable engagement * Framework development ? Qualifications: ? * Some completion of JD or PhD (public policy, health policy, or related field) credits required. Master's degree in public policy, health policy, or related field.? * 3-5 years of experience in policy analysis * Strong research and analytical skills ? ???Project Period:?May 19, 2025 – August 1, 2025 ???Hourly Rate:?$40/hour ? Interested? Email your resume to Mykayla Tobin at [email protected].

FORE today announced four new awards, totaling $2.1 million, to organizations that are addressing systemic barriers to effective treatment and recovery — including workforce shortages and a dearth of programs tailored to the distinct needs of people at highest risk of #overdose. Congratulations to HELP USA, the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy at Indiana University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, and the AGENCY FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION! https://lnkd.in/eYtMZAiE

The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy prepared a Bowen Policy Snapshot on the dental health workforce in Indiana. It includes an overview of the dental workforce, locations of dental workforce shortage areas across Indiana, and a look at a potential interstate compact that could address workforce shortages. See more information on the Bowen website here: https://lnkd.in/enyPCyCW

The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy completed a 50-state scan of certified nurse aide regulation in the U.S. Regulation is managed by nursing boards, occupational regulatory agencies, health agencies, or a combination approach. Check out this resource for more information.

Our 2024 Annual Report is live! The Bowen Center delivered 63 publications, 22 presentations, and completed major projects on mental health and EMS workforces. See how we’re multiplying impact across Indiana’s healthcare landscape. Read the document in full below or get more info on our website here: https://lnkd.in/euuEeNp5

All 92 of Indiana’s counties contain a federally designated mental health workforce shortage. During the Bowen Center's Playbook Project, stakeholders identified key opportunities to enhance the transition from academic program to licensure. In committee hearing this week, Senate Bill 216 (SB 216) seeks to streamline the process from degree to licensure by addressing issues with testing and post-graduate clinical hour accumulation. Read the Playbook and its recommendations here:

We are thrilled to announce that the latest Physician Workforce data has been uploaded to the Physician Workforce Dashboards! This comprehensive data includes insights on physician supply, demographics, practice characteristics, and education. Currently, the Indiana General Assembly is considering several bills related to the physician workforce. Notably, HB 1555, which seeks to establish a limited medical license for foreign-educated physicians who meet additional criteria, is awaiting a hearing in the Senate. Our dashboards reveal that approximately 25% of actively practicing physicians in Indiana completed their education abroad. Stay informed and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates! https://lnkd.in/gXn29mMy Link to physician dashboards: https://lnkd.in/gGbtVb5A

As of 2024, Indiana boasts 2,532 dentists and 3,825 dental hygienists. However, 68% of the state's counties are classified as Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) by the HRSA. The Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact has already been adopted by 10 states and has pending legislation in 16 others, including Indiana (HB 1031).?? Learn more about this compact and Indiana’s oral health workforce in the Bowen Center’s new brief. Read more here or check out the full brief below: https://lnkd.in/enyPCyCW

All 92 of Indiana’s counties contain a federally designated mental health workforce shortage. During the Bowen Center's Playbook Project, stakeholders identified key opportunities to enhance the transition from academic program to licensure. Senate Bill 216 (SB 216) seeks to streamline the process from degree to licensure by addressing issues with testing and post-graduate clinical hour accumulation. Read the Playbook and its recommendations here: https://go.iu.edu/8pSo.