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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington

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Researching national health workforce questions relevant to policymakers, employers, educators, and media with funding from federal, state, and other sources. Housed in the University of Washington School of Medicine. Director biancafrogner.bsky.social.

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We are fortunate to be part of a larger community of health workforce research centers around the country. See what our colleagues have been up to this past year in our 2025 Annual Report!
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Summer has been a busy time for our team with AcademyHealth's (@academyhealth.bsky.social) Annual Research Meeting here in our home town of Seattle and more, which were all discussed in our May newsletter. Next one is coming this Fall. Check us out! us12.campaign-archive.com?u=ee8967c147...
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UW CHWS May 2026 Newsletter
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨RESEARCH ALERT🚨 ICYMI, our team examined different levels of healthcare resources in rural versus urban counties at the start of the pandemic and how that associated with COVID mortality rates. While the story was not as straightforward as initially anticipated, a few key findings: 1/5
Table 3: Health Workforce in Rural and Urban Counties by COVID Median Mortality Rates in 2021
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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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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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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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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Publication on the travel nurse workforce now available with recording available soon! familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/publica...
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On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients - HWTAC
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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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Research Alert: Beyond the #Pandemic: The Relationship Between Macroeconomic Conditions and Healthcare Worker Shortages in the United States #publichealth buff.ly/bFBlr3k @uwchws.bsky.social
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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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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
New health workforce data available from our Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network! *Explore the latest data *Discover emerging workforce issues *Stay informed on what’s shaping Washington’s healthcare landscape wa.sentinelnetwork.org #healthworkforce #washingtonstate
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As a Sentinel, you will make your workforce needs known to decisionmakers and inform policy decisions in our state.
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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Research Alert: Who Is Leaving the Emergency Medical Services Workforce? #PublicHealth @uwchws.bsky.social buff.ly/qWnOBUw
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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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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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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Our June Newsletter is here! With the 2025 AcademyHealth (@academyhealth.bsky.social) Annual Research Meeting (#ARM2025) this upcoming weekend, you can find where and when our UW CHWS team will be presenting and so much more. lnkd.in/gjvM3Fsx
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Primary care has long faced challenges in recruiting and retaining workers, and recent studies suggest primary care physicians face high levels of burnout. Senior Deputy Director Skillman says underlying issues (e.g., reimbursement) need to be addressed. familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/04...
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UW CHWS Senior Deputy Director Weighs in on Oregon’s Worsening Primary Care Access in The Oregonian/OregonLive – 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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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The nursing workforce has experienced demographic shifts compared to before the pandemic. Hear about our latest study findings in tomorrow's (4/24) webinar. Register below: www.healthworkforceta.org/video/the-ch...
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The Changing Face of Nursing: Understanding Trends in Nursing Turnover - HWTAC
This webinar presents findings from 2 studies that use data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses to examine how the pandemic affected nursing turnover between 2018 and 2022. Dr. Kyla W...
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Congratulations to UW CHWS team led by Kyla Woodward, PhD RN for receiving recognition as a Poster of Distinction at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference this past week! Read more: familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/04...
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UW CHWS Researchers Named Authors of Poster of Distinction at 2025 Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) Conference – 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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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
In a @medscape.com article, Director Frogner (@biancafrogner.bsky.social) reflects on @jama.com article estimating the size of the immigrant workforce, including the number of undocumented workers, in healthcare. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Noncitizens Estimated to Make Up 5% of Healthcare Workforce
Home healthcare may be especially at risk for severe worker shortage due to Trump’s deportation push.
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Joanne Spetz @joannespetz.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Just spotted this paper on nursing home ownership changes and staffing. TLDR: ownership changes ==> staffing decreases. (You should read the full article!) Nice work by @doc-doc-pru.bsky.social @biancafrogner.bsky.social and others at @uwchws.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Impacts of Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership on Staffing: A Staggered Difference-in-Difference Analysis
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are experiencing significant regulatory scrutiny. Recent federal rules established guidelines for increased transpar…
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Nurse Officers in U.S. Public Health Services have a wide-range of responsibilities, according to our study published in Nursing Outlook that describes this workforce, their roles, and the utility of “job function” questions for measuring the broader public health nursing workforce. lnkd.in/gB4wa4kN
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
In work led by Dr. Rachel Prusynski (@doc-doc-pru.bsky.social), the team found significant changes in staffing as nursing home ownership changed. The findings published in JAMDA were highlighted in McKnight's Long Term Care News: www.mcknights.com/news/nursing...
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Thank you for highlighting our team's recent study, Julia Robinson @juliarobinson.bsky.social!
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
UW CHWS, in collaboration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology, released results from a new survey that looks at the pathways that lead people to careers in the #laboratory. Read more: www.ascp.org/news/news-de...
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Current Study on Laboratory Professionals’ Education, Exposures, and Motivations Identifies Timely Recommendations to Support the Workforce
A recent collaborative study by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies (UW CHWS), was published in AJCP in January 2025...
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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Watch our latest webinar: Supporting the Frontline - Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce Watch now: buff.ly/3Wub4Z8 #pharmacy @uwchws.bsky.social
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Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce - HWTAC
This webinar examines the role of community pharmacy teams in healthcare and public health, highlighting emerging evidence about the community pharmacy workforce. Attendees gain firsthand insights fro...
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Community pharmacists are on the frontline of healthcare, building relationships with patients. Prof. Bacci of UW School of Pharmacy (@uwpharmacy.bsky.social) and community pharmacist Ryan Oftebro discuss how we can support this workforce in recent webinar: www.healthworkforceta.org/video/suppor...
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Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce - HWTAC
This webinar examines the role of community pharmacy teams in healthcare and public health, highlighting emerging evidence about the community pharmacy workforce. Attendees gain firsthand insights fro...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Navigators have been critical in supporting people in finding health insurance, but they've struggled with the low investment in their jobs/careers, hindering their progress. Rather than cut the program, more investments are needed. See 2 papers below diving into the issues...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
In April, @nationalacademies.org will hold a workshop on the affordability of health professional education with lessons from around the globe on how to address this barrier. Pre-workshops are also being coordinated. Register today! www.nationalacademies.org/event/43894_...
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
In a survey & interviews with home care workers, our team heard about a number of benefits offered - often temporarily - during the pandemic. Unions played an important role in obtaining these benefits. Providing these benefits, including paid sick leave, is critical for health workforce retention.
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
In Part 1 of Health Affairs Scholar special issue (@healthaffairs.bsky.social), our team has 2 studies on (1) the importance of community health centers in providing perinatal care and (2) the financial well-being of healthcare workers, particularly during the pandemic.
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
*Webinar this THURSDAY!* Hear what's needed to support our pharmacy workforce with presentation by Prof. Jenny Bacci, discussion with community pharmacy owner Ryan Oftebro, and moderating by Prof. Peggy Odegard. cc @uwchws.bsky.social @uwpharmacy.bsky.social
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Paid leave is a critical benefit needed by healthcare workers, which became ever-apparent during the pandemic. Work led by CHWS investigator Danbi Lee identified how this and other benefits evolved during the pandemic and beyond. familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/publica... #homehealth #paidleave
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US Home Care Worker’s Access to and Use of Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study – UW CHWS
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Grab a warm cup of coffee, snuggle by the fire, and read what our team has been up to over the last few months in our December newsletter! ☕☃️ familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2024/12...
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The December 2024 UW CHWS Newsletter Is Out Now! – UW CHWS
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
The "medical lab workforce" encompasses many professions. Our team unpacks 6 of these, highlighting the challenges of being visible as a field and the lack of career paths. Yet once in their career, these workers are overall satisfied with their jobs. academic.oup.com/ajcp/advance...
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Career pathways into the medical laboratory workforce: Education, exposures, and motivations
AbstractObjectives. The goal of this study was to investigate career pathways into the medical laboratory workforce by examining medical laboratory scienti
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
In a Part 1 Special Issue of Health Affairs Scholar, 4 new health workforce studies were released inc 2 by UW CHWS team (@uwchws.bsky.social). academic.oup.com/healthaffair...
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Issues | Health Affairs Scholar | Oxford Academic
Health Affairs Scholar: Emerging and Global Health Policy is an international open-access journal of health policy and emerging health services research.
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Also follow the Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington (@uwchws.bsky.social) to hear more about the work my wonderful team is doing (many of whom are not on social media).
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Stay tuned for our latest news and studies, which can also be found at: familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/
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The Sentinel Network links the state’s healthcare sector with policymakers, workforce planners and educators to identify and respond to changing demand for healthcare workers, with a focus is on identifying newly emerging skills and roles required by employers.
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