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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%...
Bowen Snapshot: Indiana’s Physician Pipeline-to-Practice
We released a brief report describing how Indiana’s physician pipeline-to-practice compares to our neighboring states and now comes the Bowen Snapshot: Indiana’s Physician Pipeline-to-Practice. This Snapshot summarizes the information included in the brief in just two...
Indiana Physician Workforce: New 2023 Data Snapshots Released
The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy has released its latest data snapshots detailing Indiana's physician workforce characteristics as of the 2023 license renewal process. The three new reports cover: All Actively Practicing Physicians - With...
Bowen Center Releases 2024 Annual Report: Multiplying Impact
The Bowen Center's newly released 2024 Annual Report showcases a year of significant achievements in health workforce research and policy. Highlights include completing the Playbook for Enhancing Indiana's Mental and Behavioral Health Workforce, assessing Indiana's...
Bowen Director Dr. Hannah Maxey featured in article on tax credits for preceptors
Indiana's Health Workforce Council is exploring an approach to strengthen rural health care training: a tax credit for health care providers who mentor students through clinical preceptorships. Bowen Center Director Dr. Hannah Maxey was recently quoted in IPB News...
Tax Credits: A Solution for Indiana’s Health Care Workforce Shortage?
As Indiana continues to lose health care talent to burnout and out-of-state competition, policymakers are searching for innovative solutions. A new policy brief from the Bowen policy team examines how state tax credits could help address our growing health care...
Inside Indiana’s Psychology Workforce — New Data Unveiled
Psychologists play a key role in addressing behavioral health challenges and improving overall quality of life. They work with many other professionals and providers to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including addiction, stress, and chronic illness. Learn...
National Rural Health Day: Highlighting Challenges Facing Rural Communities
For National Rural Health Day (Nov. 21), we are highlighting the significant health challenges facing rural communities both in Indiana and nationwide. Rural communities across America face a mounting health care crisis marked by hospital closures, provider...
Celebrating Indiana’s Dental Hygienists: National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month 2024
This October, as we celebrate National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month, the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy recognizes Indiana's dental hygienists - the dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in preventive oral health care and patient...
Decoding Indiana’s Pharmacist Ecosystem
Licensed pharmacists are essential spokes in the health care wheel. In addition to dispensing medication, they collaborate with other health care providers to advise on and ensure medication treatments are safe and effective, and even more. Their roles have expanded...
Mental Health Awareness Week Spotlight: Indiana’s Behavioral Health Workforce
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Week (Oct. 6-12), and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy would like to highlight our ongoing efforts to analyze and strengthen Indiana's behavioral health workforce. Key...
Celebrating Physician Assistants Week: Spotlight on Indiana’s PA Workforce
Scroll to the bottom to check out a data visualization providing a snapshot of the Physician Assistant workforce in Indiana, based on Bowen Center data As we celebrate National Physician Assistants Week (October 6-12), we want to recognize the critical role PAs play...
Bowen Director Dr. Hannah Maxey receives faculty award for community engagement
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hannah L. Maxey, Director of the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research & Policy, has been recognized by Indiana University's Department of Family Medicine in the IU School of Medicine with a faculty award for her...
Bowen Assistant Director shares experience in leadership program in new article
We're excited to share that Courtney Medlock, MPH, Assistant Director of Policy and Strategy at the Bowen Center, has been featured in a recent Indiana University School of Medicine article for her outstanding community engagement. The article, "Emerging Leaders...