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    Arati Dahal, PhD

    Research Scientist 4
    Director of Evaluation, Washington Area Health Education Center (WA AHEC)


    Biography:
    Arati Dahal is a research scientist at the Centers for Health Workforce Studies. She received her PhD in economics from the University of Georgia. She is an economist with interests and expertise in health economics, labor economics, pharmacoeconomics, and applied econometrics. She has expertise in statistical and econometric analyses using large retrospective, claims, electronic medical record (EMR), and longitudinal/panel databases. Dr. Dahal has also designed and conducted cost-effectiveness/utility analyses and meta-analysis projects.
    She has several years of research experience in various therapeutic areas, including diabetes, psoriasis, cancer, and mental health disorders; has studied direct and indirect economic burden of illnesses, impact of pharmacist interventions on clinical and economic outcomes, and effects of mental health disorders on labor market, among others. She has published peer-reviewed articles in journals such as American Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy, Journal of Economic Psychology, and Journal of Rural Health.

    Publications/Presentations

    Authors Title Type Documents/Media
    Williams-York B, Guenther GA, Patterson DG, Mohammed S, Kett PM, Dahal A, Frogner BK Burnout, Exhaustion, Experiences of Discrimination, and Stress among Underrepresented and First-Generation College Students in Graduate Health Profession Education PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Dahal A, Frogner BK Mental and Physical Health Status of U.S. Health Care Workers PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dahal A, Kardonsky K, Cunningham M, Evans D, Keys T The Effect of Rural Underserved Opportunities Program Participation on Medical Graduates’ Decision to Work in Rural Areas PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Al Achkar M, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Skillman SM, Patterson DG Integrating Immigrant Health Professionals into the U.S. Healthcare Workforce: Barriers and Solutions PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Dahal A, Skillman SM Washington State’s Physician Workforce in 2021 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dahal A, Skillman SM Montana’s Physician Workforce in 2021 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dahal A, Skillman SM Wyoming’s Physician Workforce in 2021 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dahal A, Skillman SM Alaska’s Physician Workforce in 2021 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dahal A, Skillman SM Idaho’s Physician Workforce in 2021 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dahal A, Stubbs BA, Frogner BK, Skillman SM Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: State Supply Estimates PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dahal A, Frogner BK, Skillman SM, Patterson DG Accelerating Health Professions Pathways for Immigrants PUBLICATION Full Report
    Prusynski R, Frogner BK, Skillman SM, Dahal A, Mroz TM Therapy Assistant Staffing and Patient Quality Outcomes in Skilled Nursing Facilities PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Prusynski R, Frogner BK, Dahal A, Skillman SM, Mroz T Skilled Nursing Facility Characteristics Associated with Financially Motivated Therapy and Relation to Quality PUBLICATION
    Oster NV, Skillman SM, Stubbs BA, Dahal A, Guenther G, Frogner BK The Physical Therapist Workforce in the U.S.: Supply, Distribution, Education Pathways, and State Responses to the COVID -19 Emergency PUBLICATION Policy Brief
    Oster NV, Pollack SW, Skillman SM, Stubbs BA, Dahal A, Guenther G, Frogner BK The Pharmacist Workforce in the U.S.: Supply, Distribution, Education Pathways, and State Responses to Emergency Surges in Demand PUBLICATION Full Brief
    Mroz TM, Dahal A, Prusynski R, Skillman S, Frogner BK Variation in Employment of Therapy Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities Based on Organizational Factors PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Dahal A, Skillman SM, Patterson DG, Frogner BK What Commute Patterns Can Tell Us About the Supply of Allied Health Workers and Registered Nurses PUBLICATION Full Report
    Policy Brief
    Skillman SM, Frogner BK, Dahal A, Stubbs BA, Guenther G The Respiratory Therapist Workforce in the U.S. Supply, Distribution, Education Pathways, and State Responses to Emergency Surges in Demand PUBLICATION Rapid Response Brief
    Dahal A, Bellows BK, Jiao T, Biskupiak J A Cost-utility Analysis of Pregabalin vs. Duloxetine for the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Dahal A, McAdam-Marx C, Joy E, Brixner D A Retrospective Analysis of Follow-up Timing and Blood Pressure Outcomes after Initiation of Antihypertensive Therapy in Patients with Hypertension Treated in a Utah Community Setting PUBLICATION
    Nelson R, Hicken B, Cai B, Dahal A, West A, Rupper R Utilization of Travel Reimbursement in the VA PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Dahal A, Fertig A An Econometric Assessment of the Effect of Mental Illness on Household Spending Behavior PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Dahal A, Bellows BK, Sonpavde G, Tantravahi SK, Choueiri TK, Galsky M, Agarwal N Incidence of Severe Nephrotoxicity With Cisplatin Based on Renal Function Eligibility Criteria: Indirect Comparison Meta-analysis PUBLICATION Link to Document
    McAdam-Marx C, Dahal A, Jennings B, Singhal M, Gunning K The Effect of a Diabetes Collaborative Care Management Program on Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Dahal A, McAdam-Marx C, Stout B, and McWhorter LS Improving Diabetes Care in Underserved Patients through a “Learning Your ABCs” Education and Screening Program PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Andrilla CHA Medical Assistants in Washington State: Demographic, Education, and Work Characteristics of the State’s Medical Assistant-Certified Workforce PUBLICATION Report
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Andrilla CHA Frontline workers’ career pathways: A detailed look at Washington State’s medical assistant workforce PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Policy Brief
    Skillman SM, Stubbs BA, Dahal A Maine’s physician, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant workforce in 2018 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Snyder CR, Dahal A, Frogner BK Occupational Mobility among Individuals in Entry‐level Healthcare Jobs in the United States PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Policy Brief
    Skillman SM, Dahal A Alaska’s physician workforce in 2016 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Skillman SM, Dahal A Wyoming’s Physician Workforce in 2016 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Skillman SM, Dahal A Montana’s Physician Workforce in 2016 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Skillman SM, Dahal A Idaho’s physician workforce in 2016 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Skillman SM, Dahal A Washington State’s Physician Workforce in 2016 PUBLICATION Full Report
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Medical Assistants PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Occupational Therapists PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Physical Therapists PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Social Workers PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Speech-Language Pathologists PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Dental Hygienists PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources: Data Snapshot – Respiratory Therapists PUBLICATION Data Snapshot
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Stubbs BA Leveraging Data to Monitor the Allied Health Workforce: National Supply Estimates Using Different Data Sources PUBLICATION Policy Brief
    Full Report
    Achkar MA, Patterson DG, Frogner BK, Skillman SM, Dahal A Integrating Immigrant Health Professionals into the U.S. Healthcare Workforce: Barriers and Solutions PRESENTATION
    Oster NV, Skillman SM, Frogner BK, Dahal A, Stubbs BA, Pollack SW, Guenther G Characterizing the Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist and Pharmacist Workforce Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic PRESENTATION
    Al Achkar M, Dahal A, Patterson DG Accelerated Pathways for Internationally Educated Health Professionals PRESENTATION
    Dahal A Well-being of Health Care Workers Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic PRESENTATION
    Williams-York, B, Guenther G, Lea T, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Patterson DG, Mohamed S Stress and Burnout Among Underrepresented Minority (URM) Students in Health Professional Programs PRESENTATION
    Prusynski RA, Frogner BK, Dahal A, Skillman SM, Mroz TM Therapy Assistant Staffing and Quality Outcomes in Skilled Nursing Facilities PRESENTATION
    Mroz TM, Dahal A, Skillman SM, Prusynski RA, Frogner BK Variation in Employment of Therapy Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities Based on Organizational Factors PRESENTATION Poster
    Patterson DG, Dahal A, Snyder C, Frogner BK Overeducated and undervalued? an exploratory analysis of educational surplus, income, and immigration status in entry-level healthcare jobs PRESENTATION
    Skillman SM, Dahal A, Frogner BK, Andrilla CHA Medical Assistants’ Careers and Factors Affecting Retention PRESENTATION Poster
    Jopson AD, Frogner BK, Dahal A Contingent Workers in Long-Term Care PRESENTATION ContingentWorkersinLTC_Poster_FINAL

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