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Latest Snapshots: Indiana’s Behavioral Health Workforce
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy has released its latest workforce snapshots covering Indiana's behavioral health and human services (BHHS) workforce. The workforce is made up of 10,460 actively practicing professions as of 2024 license...
Bowen Bill Brief: Connecting Workforce Data to Proposed Policy Solutions
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy is committed to informing health workforce policy that advances health. One way we do this is by staying up to date during the legislative session. Let's discuss how the Bowen Center's research and resources...
Understanding HB 1358: Rural Medical Education and Trauma Care
Often, one bill may include several different provisions that impact various health professions. House Bill (HB) 1358, which was heard and passed with amendments by the House Public Health Committee on January 20, is one of those bills. Let's take a closer look. Rural...
Beyond the Bills: How Bowen Center Research Can Inform the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 Bowen Bill Brief (B3) is now live! This year marks the 8th year the Bowen Center has monitored health workforce legislation introduced in the Indiana General Assembly. This year, 753 bills were introduced, and the Bowen Center will be tracking 88 that relate...
A Snapshot of Indiana’s Behavioral Health Workforce: Key Insights From the Latest BHHS Data Report
Indiana's behavioral health and human services (BHHS) workforce plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of communities across the state. The 2024 BHHS Workforce Data Report provides a look at who makes up this workforce, where they practice, and the services...
Bowen Center Will Again Track Health Workforce Bills During 2026 Legislative Session, Learn What’s New
Indiana lawmakers have convened for the 2026 legislative session. This year is not a budget year, so the session will be shorter than in 2025. Several bills filed early already signal a continued interest in strengthening the state's health workforce, including some...
A Closer Look at Supervision in Indiana’s Behavioral Health System
Indiana's behavioral health workforce depends on strong field and clinical supervision, yet many professionals struggle with access. New data show that fewer than one in five licensed clinicians participate in field or clinical supervision. Many current supervisors...
Webinar Recording: Strengthening the Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Workforce
According to SAMHSA, nearly 50 million Americans meet diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, yet significant workforce shortages continue to limit access to care. Our national initiative, funded by the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts, aims to address...
A Closer Look at Certified Midwives in Indiana
Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) play a vital role in supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. In addition to maternity care, CNMs provide primary care, gynecological services, and newborn care during the first month of life. These advanced practice...
Bowen Center and The Pew Charitable Trusts Continue Partnership to Advance Suicide Prevention Workforce Policy Research
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy is proud to announce our continued partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts on a new initiative focused on suicide prevention policy. This collaboration builds on shared efforts to strengthen the Suicide Care...
Reimagining Mental Health Access for Kids: A Roadmap Worth Reading
In the face of a growing youth mental health crisis, Child Psychiatry Access Programs (CPAPs) have emerged as a vital solution to bridge gaps in care. The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy’s latest report, Pathways to Sustainability: A Road Map for...
Dr. Brittany Daulton Named Associate Director of the Bowen Center
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Brittany Daulton to Associate Director. Dr. Daulton has served as a Faculty Fellow at the Bowen Center since 2023, where she has contributed significantly to research...
Expanding Access, Enhancing Outcomes: A Closer Look at IU’s Online MBH Programs
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy’s latest brief offers a compelling look at the evolving landscape of online education within Indiana University’s mental and behavioral health (MBH) programs. The brief evaluates how online learning is...
How Is the State Supporting Strategic Health Workforce Planning?: Brooke Mullen, Executive Director of the Indiana Health Workforce Council
At the Bowen Center, we’re proud to collaborate with partners across the state who are driving meaningful change in health workforce development. Our long-standing partnership with the Indiana Department of Health includes providing administrative support to the new...
Indiana’s Oral Health Workforce: What the Latest Data Reveals
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy’s latest Indiana oral health data report offers an overview of the state’s dentists and dental hygienists. It uses licensure data and survey responses to examine workforce demographics, education, practice...