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Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers
New research from Columbia University suggests that nontraditional benefits, including flexible schedules and access to child care, may help keep public health workers under 35 on the job.
COVID-19 pandemic narrowed health care industry pay gap, new study finds
A new study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic narrowed the wage gap between high and low paid workers in the health care industry, as the lowest earners saw the biggest boost in pay in the years since the pandemic began. The findings show a sharp disruption of a decades-long trend in which the wage...
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The rural health fund won’t ease the pain of Medicaid cuts
Congress added a $50 billion rural health fund to ease concerns about hospital closures tied to record Medicaid cuts. But experts and researchers say the money won’t prevent serious losses for West Virginia hospitals and patients.
Experts urge caution, focus on proven interventions as WV celebrates decrease in fatal overdoses
As West Virginia records the largest reduction in fatal overdoses across the nation over a 12 month period, substance use disorder experts are urging caution and encouraging the state to continue, while also increasing, the services available to people who use drugs.
What does the future hold for public health funding?
In a tight budget year when state-funded entities have been told that a flat appropriation is a win, Health First Indiana came off relatively well with only a modest $25 million cut over the next two-year budget cycle. But earlier this month, a handful of senators flagged concerns about the program...
Researchers Say That Money Alone Isn’t Enough To Overcome Public Health Workforce Woes
After years of underfunding and understaffing, public health agencies in Indiana and across the country now have billions of dollars dedicated to addressing workforce shortages — but experts warn the funds aren’t enough to overcome long-standing, systemic barriers.
ETSU leading effort to address health professional shortages, economic development in Appalachia
East Tennessee State University’s Center for Rural Health Research is leading an effort to address health care workforce challenges, foster economic development and promote regional prosperity in Central Appalachia...
U.S. Health Departments Experience Workforce Shortages and Struggle to Reach Adequate Staffing Levels in Public Health
Gaps persist in hiring enough U.S. public health workers and health departments continue to face challenges in recruiting new employees...
Key Government Public Health Positions Pay Well Below Private Sector
Public sector salary inequalities could weaken preparedness for next pandemic.
Key Government Public Health Positions Pay Well Below Private Sector
Public sector salary inequalities could weaken preparedness for next pandemic.
University of Minnesota School of Public Health study listed as one of the most popular articles of 2023
In January, the highly-rated health policy journal Health Affairs named a paper from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) as one of its top-ten most popular articles from 2023. Coauthored by SPH Associate Professor and Director of SPH’s Center for Public Health Systems JP Leider...
Key Health Department Jobs Don’t Exist According to Federal Government
Several key public health occupations are lacking a Standard Occupational Classification code (SOC)...