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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 7d

Joins us THIS Wednesday 12pm ET / 9am PT for the AWARD Network Monthly webinar where Dr. Kira Ryskina will discuss the role of physicians and other advanced trained providers in providing care to people living with dementia. Register today at:
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Monthly Webinar Series,1st Wednesdays, 9-10am PT / 12-1pm ET | awardnetwork

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 14d

Learn about all the different workforces that make up the healthcare industry in our latest UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) newsletter!

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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 · 14d

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...

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.

familymedicine.uw.edu

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Oct 7

Interesting report - with large tech companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon trying to break into health care, I wonder how many physicians are tied to these companies. Also wondering if other clinicians also have these types of all-state licenses. 🤔

STAT @statnews.com · Oct 7

The number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth
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Fueling telehealth's rise, more doctors are licensed in all 50 states than ever before

The number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth

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STAT @statnews.com · Oct 7

The number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth
www.statnews.com/2025/10/07/t...

Fueling telehealth's rise, more doctors are licensed in all 50 states than ever before

The number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth

www.statnews.com

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Oct 7

Also check out our pre-proof paper on #travelnurses which will be discussed tomorrow:
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The Role of Travel Nursing in Shifting Nursing Practice and Careers

The COVID-19 pandemic expanded both the scale and visibility of travel nursing in the United States. Yet little is known about how this expansion has …

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Oct 7

Travel nurses received a huge amount of attention during the pandemic. Our team's recently published work provides some insight to where traveling fits in the careers of RNs - and it's not only about $$.
Register for webinar TOMORROW October 7, 2pm ET / 11am PT:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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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National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) @ndws.bsky.social · Oct 6

Researchers: New documentation is now available to assist you in working with Wave 1 data. Updated survey questionnaires on the NDWS website identify variables masked or removed in the Public Use Files (PUFs) to safeguard respondent privacy. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Sep 29

**UCSF AWARD NETWORK MONTHLY WEBINAR**
Join this Wednesday at 9am PT / 12pm ET to hear about an interprofessional teams approach for caring for an aging population!

Register here and find all our prior webinars at:
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

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Hosted by @chwsny.bsky.social

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...

us06web.zoom.us

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Sep 11

Amazing FREE data to help us understand the workforce caring for people living with dementia. Learn more at upcoming webinar!

National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) @ndws.bsky.social · Sep 4

Researchers: Are you interested in using the new NDWS data resource (surveys and linked data sources)? Join us for a webinar with our PIs at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) on Monday, Sept. 29 to learn more. Register now at www.ndws.org.

National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) @ndws.bsky.social · Sep 4

Researchers: Are you interested in using the new NDWS data resource (surveys and linked data sources)? Join us for a webinar with our PIs at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) on Monday, Sept. 29 to learn more. Register now at www.ndws.org.

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happening tomorrow! Make sure to register! If you miss it, the video will be posted online for later viewing.

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 27

Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 27

Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Aug 18

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...

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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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 6

Happening today! Join us for this exciting conversation! If you miss it, these webinars are recorded. Find our full library of talks at: awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join us this Wednesday Aug 6, 9am PT /12pm ET for our monthly AWARD Network webinar! Hear from Katherine Kennedy, Kate Achman, and Charisse Blackburn on how to support nursing assistants with job satisfaction and lower burnout.
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

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Monthly Webinar Series, 1st Wednesdays, 9-10am pacific / 12-1pm eastern | awardnetwork

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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · Jul 21

Research Alert: Why Public Health #Nurses Matter: Bringing Specialized Knowledge and Skills to Advancing Health Equity
#publichealth
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@uwchws.bsky.social

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 21

This meeting is organized by so many volunteers and incredible AcademyHealth staff with input from participants about what went well and what needs improvement. Don't forget to share with us your thoughts by June 25 (check your inbox)!

See you at #ARM26 in Seattle!

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 21

I'm just catching my breath after catching up with wonderful colleagues at AcademyHealth (@academyhealth.bsky.social) #ARM25 in Minneapolis! It was an honor to serve as Program Chair and to give opening remarks about where we are today as a profession (modified version below).

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Part 1 of opening remarks at ARM plenary

Part 2 of opening remarks at ARM plenary

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 9

More posters! Come by, grab a refreshment, and say hi to our UW CHWS @uwchws.bsky.social team!

#ARM25

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 9

Day 2 of #ARM25 kicks off with an 8am poster session. Help keep the UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) team awake by stopping by and asking questions!!

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 9

It was fun to welcome folks to #ARM25 this morning and then hear this excellent panel discussion about how we need to build trust, learn to listen, check our own biases, and find ways to communicate and continue to do the work!

AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · Jun 8

The first plenary session, supported in part by Arnold Ventures, starts tomorrow at 11am CST in the Auditorium at #ARM25! Hear from experts & chairs @aaronecarroll.bsky.social and @biancafrogner.bsky.social: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...

AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · Jun 8

The first plenary session, supported in part by Arnold Ventures, starts tomorrow at 11am CST in the Auditorium at #ARM25! Hear from experts & chairs @aaronecarroll.bsky.social and @biancafrogner.bsky.social: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 5

Preparing for #ARM2025 in Minneapolis! Come find me and the UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) team to say hi!

Also in the "news", on July 1, I will begin as interim chair of the Dept of Family Medicine at UW School of Medicine (@uwmedicine.bsky.social)!

That and more details in our June newsletter!

Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.
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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 4

Happening now! Also recorded for future listening on the AWARD Network website.
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 2

*AWARD Network Monthly Webinar*
Wed 6/4 @ 12pm ET / 9am PT
Following a series of discussions about spirituality in dementia care, Dr. Henry Shiu from Univ of Toronto @uoft.bsky.social will discuss the role of Buddhism.
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

Monthly Webinar Series, 1st Wednesdays, 9-10am pacific / 12-1pm eastern

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NASEM Health and Medicine @health.nationalacademies.org · May 19

Join us for a hybrid public workshop, June 5-6, on evidence-based interventions to address common challenges of caregiving for older adults. Register here: buff.ly/7mbzaJB #AgingDisabilityForum #SeriousIllnessCareNASEM

Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · May 7

Happening now! Hear from our 2 fantastic AWARD Network Fellows about their dementia workforce study findings!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...

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