Center Research

The Center is a nationally and internationally recognized resource for original investigation into issues such as workforce planning, access to professionals, utilization, evaluation, and educational and regulatory reform.

Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice: Increasing Access to Dental Care in California

Authors: Elizabeth Mertz

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in California

Authors: Susan Chapman, Patricia Franks, Nona Kocher

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Authors: Susan Chapman

Center Launches Survey Services - We offer customized data collection and analysis services to address critical health workforce issues. We have experience developing surveys and assessing results for professional organizations, government agencies, unions, foundations, hospitals, and health systems. Contact us at surveyadmin@thecenter.ucsf.edu.

Research areas we focus on include:

supply and distribution of the health workforc
recruitment, retention, and skills assessment of clinical staff
evolution and impact of clinical care models
the impact of regulatory systems on healthcare quality and delivery
emerging technologies and their applications
workforce diversity, cultural and linguistic competence