State Incentive Programs that Encourage Allied Health Professionals to Provide Care for Rural and Underserved Populations
Abstract
State-based programs that provide loans, scholarships, and other incentives for allied health professionals in exchange for service in rural and underserved areas are one approach to alleviating workforce shortages. This study examined the operation of these programs across the U.S., allied health professionals targeted, and efforts to gauge programs’ success in recruitment and retention through a review of publicly available information on state programs and interviews with program leaders in 27 states.
Authors:
Schwartz MR, Patterson DG, McCarty RL
Journal/Publisher:
Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Washington
Edition:
Dec 2019.
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Citation:
Schwartz MR, Patterson DG, McCarty RL. State Incentive Programs that Encourage Allied Health Professionals to Provide Care for Rural and Underserved Populations. Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Washington, Dec 2019.