Health Care Worker Recruitment and Retention in New York State: What Are the Issues?

This report summarizes health workforce recruitment and retention difficulties reported by providers across health care settings in New York State, including documenting the reasons for these difficulties. The report also summarizes strategies that health care providers are using to address these difficulties. Citation: Martiniano R, Sage S. Health Care Worker Recruitment and Retention in New […]

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HWRCs’ 2024 Annual Report

The HWRCs’ 2024 Annual Report captures the work conducted by the federally-funded HWRCs throughout the past year. The research studies highlight the continued impact of COVID-19 on the health workforce, including topics such as burnout, telehealth, staffing trends and turnover, and strategies to recruit and retain health workers.

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Trends in New York Registered Nurse Graduations, 2014-2023

For over 20 years, the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) has conducted annual surveys of the deans and directors of New York’s registered nurse (RN) education programs. The survey asks about nursing program applications, admissions, faculty issues, barriers to expanding nursing program capacity, and respondents’ assessment of the local job market for newly trained […]

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Oral Health Needs Assessment for New York State, 2024

The 2024 oral health needs assessment aims to improve access to oral health (OH) services in New York State (NYS) by identifying areas with the highest OH needs and addressing access barriers, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations. This study adopts a community-centric approach, analyzing OH and social indicators at the rational service area (RSA) […]

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Consumer Survey: Barriers to Accessing Oral Health Services in New York State

This report highlights major access barriers to oral health services for adults in New York. By examining the unique challenges New Yorkers face in obtaining necessary oral health services, the report provides evidence-based insights for policymakers and stakeholders to develop strategies that reduce oral health disparities and improve access to care, particularly for historically underserved […]

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