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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...
Bowen Center Awarded Major Grant to Address Behavioral Health Workforce Challenges
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy is delighted to announce that our organization has received a significant grant to develop national recommendations for strengthening the behavioral health and substance use workforce. The $592,338 award from...
Introducing the Bowen Center Interim Report: July 2024 – January 2025
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy at Indiana University is pleased to share its interim report to the Indiana Department of Health covering activities from July 2024 through January 2025. This report provides an overview of the Center’s...
Indiana’s 2025 Legislative Session Final Update: Health Workforce Takeaways
The 2025 legislative session has come to an end! This marks the 7th year the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy has tracked health workforce legislation through the Bowen Bill Brief (B3). Many changes were implemented this year, including a redesign...
Bowen Center Director Dr. Maxey to Make Presentation to Indiana Society of Physician Recruiters
The physician workforce is critical in ensuring access to health care across Indiana. In a presentation to the Indiana Society of Physician Recruiters, Bowen Center Director Dr. Hannah Maxey will present an overview of the state's physician workforce's current status...
Physician Workforce Demand: Key Projections for Indiana
The 2023 Physicians Workforce Demand Brief describes the projected demand for physicians in Indiana using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, physician employment is projected to grow by 4.1%...