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Bianca Frogner

@biancafrogner.bsky.social
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Professor & Interim Chair, Family Medicine Director, Center for Health Workforce Studies (@uwchws.bsky.social) University of Washington School of Medicine Health economist, health workforce researcher, interested in all things health and labor policy

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Pharmacy deserts are popping up around the country. In our Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington (@uwchws.bsky.social)study in Health Affairs Scholar, we provided a landscape of PBM policies & explored the financial pressures faced by pharmacies. lnkd.in/gXaTu7qn 1/3
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Before #ARM26 evening receptions, come say hi to our team at the 5pm poster session! More details at: familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2026/05...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happening now at #ARM26, hear how UW CHWS @uwchws.bsky.social is using health workforce data to inform health policy discussions in Washington state in room 612! For more details, check out our newsletter: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=ee8967c147...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A busy day at #ARM26 starting with an exciting set of health workforce posters! Come see me and my team at the 8am session today! Details found here: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=ee8967c147...
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UW CHWS May 2026 Newsletter
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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Thanks for standing up for science and evidence at #ARM26! See you soon!! 🙌🏽 bsky.app/profile/rasu...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
With #ARM26 coming to Seattle this weekend, many of our UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) team members will be attending. We highlight where you can find us and more in our latest May newsletter! familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2026/05...
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May 2026 Newsletter: Find UW CHWS at AcademyHealth ARM! – UW CHWS
This edition also features recent UW CHWS research on policies that support the maternal and child health workforce, therapy staff turnover in skilled nursing facilities, and the long-term impact of early rural training experiences on primary care career pathways.
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We are excited to announce the accompanying paper to this webinar is now available and published in Medical Care Research and Review! Thanks to lead Rachel Prusynski (@doc-doc-pru.bsky.social) & co-authors Tracy Mroz & Bianca Frogner (@biancafrogner.bsky.social). doi.org/10.1177/1077...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
**Tomorrow 9am PT / 12pm ET** AWARD Network's April Webinar "Nursing Home Clinician Practice Patterns: Discontinuity, Dispersion, and Specialization" Speakers: Yulia Yun, MS, MSW; Arian Jung, PhD; Paul Katz, MD Register: awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
My first perspective piece was published in Health Affairs Insider (@healthaffairs.bsky.social) where I discuss what it means for AI to be recognized as a healthcare provider. Subscribe to Insider for this and future articles on health workforce issues: www.healthaffairs.org/insider
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Join me and colleagues around the world TOMORROW as we share experiences with AI in health systems and health policy research!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Don't miss this exciting event! And also make sure you follow AWARD Network's new Bluesky account: @awardnetwork.bsky.social!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Happening this Wednesday! Register for this free event today!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Mark your calendars for our 4th Annual AWARD Network Speed Sharing webinar on Wed Jan 7, 12pm ET / 9am PT! It's always a fun, fast, and informative event about recent work at the intersection of Alzheimer's disease & dementia, long-term care & health workforce! awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Don't forget to submit your presentation idea by the end of day today for our 4th Annual Speed Sharing Event on Jan 7!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Share your work in the AWARD Network's 4th Speed Sharing Event! If you recently presented at GSA or APHA, this is a perfect place to recycle your presentation or poster on long term care, Alzheimer's disease, or health workforce topics! Submit your idea by Dec 12! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Share your work in the AWARD Network's 4th Speed Sharing Event! If you recently presented at GSA or APHA, this is a perfect place to recycle your presentation or poster on long term care, Alzheimer's disease, or health workforce topics! Submit your idea by Dec 12! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Happening tomorrow! Join the conversation!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Rising labor costs has been an area of concern for many healthcare employers. Our recent UW CHWS @uwchws.bsky.social found that healthcare wages only increased at a rate that kept up with the cost of living except for aides/assistants. Read more: familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/11...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Join me Wed 12/5, 9am PT/12pm ET for a fireside chat with the amazing Joanne Spetz (@joannespetz.bsky.social) & Kezia Scales of PHI about recent policy developments impacting the long-term care workforce! 🔥🔥🔥 Register: ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #longtermcare #LTCworkforce #healthpolicy
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
💯 and serving as a discussant is something that senior folks are happy to do in addition to presenting! Though, unfortunately I won't make it to ASHEcon next summer, I have welcomed cold emails to present/discuss on a panel in the past and welcome in the future!
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Anne Fitzpatrick @annefitz13.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🚨Attention! AshEcon call for papers! 🚨 www.ashecon.org/2026-minneap... Due date for abstracts: December 10, 2025 I'm the Program Chair for Health and Development, so would like to encourage global health scholars in particular Some tips for prospective authors in thread below
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Improving access to care for rural communities takes innovation! Rural PRO-CARE (@ruralprocare.bsky.social), centered at UW with support by the American Heart Association, is coordinating innovations to improve cardiovascular health in rural communities. Learn more below!
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ruralprocare.bsky.social @ruralprocare.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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Shooshan Danagoulian @shooshan.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
We haven't done this in a while, so here we go!!! Follow health economists, the knights in shining armor who will sift through the storm of changes and point you in the direction of safe harbor. go.bsky.app/6S4Q9Mn
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Welcome to Seattle, #2025APPAM! Come check out a couple health workforce sessions: Fri, 8:30am: The Wellbeing of Immigrant Students, Parents, and Workers in the US Sat, 10:15am: Implications of Scope of Practice Reform for APRNs
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Joins us THIS Wednesday 12pm ET / 9am PT for the AWARD Network Monthly webinar where Dr. Kira Ryskina will discuss the role of physicians and other advanced trained providers in providing care to people living with dementia. Register today at: awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Learn about all the different workforces that make up the healthcare industry in our latest UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) newsletter!
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Autumn is newly upon us—and we’re delighted to bring you the latest edition of the UW CHWS October 2025 newsletter! familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/10...
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The October 2025 UW CHWS Newsletter Has Arrived! – UW CHWS
It also highlights ongoing initiatives to strengthen recruitment and retention in long-term care, along with newly funded projects supported through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and recent achievements from our team.
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Interesting report - with large tech companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon trying to break into health care, I wonder how many physicians are tied to these companies. Also wondering if other clinicians also have these types of all-state licenses. 🤔
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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Researchers: New documentation is now available to assist you in working with Wave 1 data. Updated survey questionnaires on the NDWS website identify variables masked or removed in the Public Use Files (PUFs) to safeguard respondent privacy. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys
NDWS logo, icon with documents and megaphone, and text that says New documentation available, masked variables, www.ndws.org
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Travel nurses received a huge amount of attention during the pandemic. Our team's recently published work provides some insight to where traveling fits in the careers of RNs - and it's not only about $$. Register for webinar TOMORROW October 7, 2pm ET / 11am PT: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...
This webinar features 2 presentations examining the role of travel nurses. Eric Luo discusses findings from a study linking higher levels of travel and overtime nurse hours to increased rates of press...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
**UCSF AWARD NETWORK MONTHLY WEBINAR** Join this Wednesday at 9am PT / 12pm ET to hear about an interprofessional teams approach for caring for an aging population! Register here and find all our prior webinars at: awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Upcoming webinar: On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients Speakers include Dr. LaTonya Trotter who will share recent CHWS findings on #travelnurses. 2pm ET / 11am PT, October 7, 2025 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Hosted by @chwsny.bsky.social
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...
This webinar features 2 presentations examining the role of travel nurses. Eric Luo discusses findings from a study linking higher levels of travel and overtime nurse hours to increased rates of press...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Amazing FREE data to help us understand the workforce caring for people living with dementia. Learn more at upcoming webinar!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Happening tomorrow! Make sure to register! If you miss it, the video will be posted online for later viewing.
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today! awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today! awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Staffing in skilled nursing homes has been tough. Recent federal policy changes may be making things worse. Dr. Prusynski (@doc-doc-pru.bsky.social) discusses these issues with Kitsap Sun. familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/08...
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UW CHWS Affiliate Investigator Quoted in Kitsap Sun Article on Staffing Challenges in Skilled Nursing Facilities – UW CHWS
The UW CHWS is responsible for the findings resulting from research conducted through the Center. Contents of UW CHWS research products are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, funding sources.
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Happening today! Join us for this exciting conversation! If you miss it, these webinars are recorded. Find our full library of talks at: awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Join us this Wednesday Aug 6, 9am PT /12pm ET for our monthly AWARD Network webinar! Hear from Katherine Kennedy, Kate Achman, and Charisse Blackburn on how to support nursing assistants with job satisfaction and lower burnout. awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi... Cc @joannespetz.bsky.social
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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Research Alert: Why Public Health #Nurses Matter: Bringing Specialized Knowledge and Skills to Advancing Health Equity #publichealth buff.ly/7p09IVI @uwchws.bsky.social
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
I'm just catching my breath after catching up with wonderful colleagues at AcademyHealth (@academyhealth.bsky.social) #ARM25 in Minneapolis! It was an honor to serve as Program Chair and to give opening remarks about where we are today as a profession (modified version below). 1/2
Part 1 of opening remarks at ARM plenaryPart 2 of opening remarks at ARM plenary
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
More posters! Come by, grab a refreshment, and say hi to our UW CHWS @uwchws.bsky.social team! #ARM25
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Day 2 of #ARM25 kicks off with an 8am poster session. Help keep the UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) team awake by stopping by and asking questions!!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
It was fun to welcome folks to #ARM25 this morning and then hear this excellent panel discussion about how we need to build trust, learn to listen, check our own biases, and find ways to communicate and continue to do the work!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Preparing for #ARM2025 in Minneapolis! Come find me and the UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) team to say hi! Also in the "news", on July 1, I will begin as interim chair of the Dept of Family Medicine at UW School of Medicine (@uwmedicine.bsky.social)! That and more details in our June newsletter!
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Happening now! Also recorded for future listening on the AWARD Network website. awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
*AWARD Network Monthly Webinar* Wed 6/4 @ 12pm ET / 9am PT Following a series of discussions about spirituality in dementia care, Dr. Henry Shiu from Univ of Toronto @uoft.bsky.social will discuss the role of Buddhism. awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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NASEM Health and Medicine @health.nationalacademies.org · 19/05/2025
Join us for a hybrid public workshop, June 5-6, on evidence-based interventions to address common challenges of caregiving for older adults. Register here: buff.ly/7mbzaJB #AgingDisabilityForum #SeriousIllnessCareNASEM
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Happening now! Hear from our 2 fantastic AWARD Network Fellows about their dementia workforce study findings! awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
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