About Workforce
California’s shortage of health care workers is severe. Statewide, more than 22% of Californians live in an area without enough primary care providers. There, patients often face a health care system lacking enough nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and others. California needs to add 500,000 new allied health care professionals such as medical assistants, imaging specialists, and more. Closing the gap will require partnership among employers, workers, policymakers, colleges, licensing entities, and others.
HQI, CHPSO Will Host Oct. 18 Webinar on Impact of Drug Shortages
HQI and CHPSO will host a webinar on the impact of drug shortages on patients and health care operations on Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. (PT).
COVID-19 Archive Chronicles Pandemic Memories
Alameda Health System has published a collective memory of the work it did to care for its community throughout the pandemic.
Health Workforce Initiatives
CHA is hosting this webinar with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to share initiatives and grant opportunities to support the health care workforce.
Loan Consolidation Deadline for Physician Public Service Loan Forgiveness Extended Through 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has updated guidance for its public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program to clarify that eligible borrowers should consolidate their loans into direct government loans by the end of 2023. The previously stated deadline was May 1, 2023.