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    Ben Dunlap, MPH

    Research Scientist 3

    Ben Dunlap

    Biography:
    Ben Dunlap joined the Center in 2019. His prior work includes developing automated measures of quality and data visualizations using electronic medical record data for palliative care providers, researching error-disclosure practices, norms, and trainings in medical settings, and doing field research for occupational health and UW biology. Ben holds a Master in Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Services Research from the University of Washington’s School of Public Health (2015), and he is an alum of the UW’s Jackson School of International Studies where he studied international development policy. He supports the Center’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Equity Center as well as Washington State funded projects. Ben’s research interests are in mixed methods research to inform public policy, patient access and safety, and health care quality. Outside of work, he volunteers with Sail Sand Point, an outdoor education organization in Seattle.

    Publications/Presentations

    Authors Title Type Documents/Media
    Kett PM, Guenther GA, Dunlap BS, Frogner BK State Variations in Maternal and Child Health Workforce Support PUBLICATION Link to Document
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    Mroz TM, Dunlap BS, Frogner BK Economic Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Healthcare Workers by Educational Attainment PUBLICATION Link to Document
    Skillman SM, Dunlap B Washington State’s Behavioral Health Workforce: Examination of Education and Training Needs and Priorities for Future Assessment PUBLICATION Full Report
    Dunlap B, Basye A, Skillman SM. Background Checks and the Health Workforce: Practices, Policies and Equity PUBLICATION Full Report
    O’Connor JG, Dunlap B, Gattman NE, Skillman SM Washington’s Behavioral Health Workforce: Barriers and Solutions. Phase II Report and Recommendations PUBLICATION Full Report
    O’Connor JG, Gattman NE, Coleman L, Dunlap B, Skillman SM Washington’s behavioral health workforce: Barriers and solutions. Phase I report and recommendations PUBLICATION Behavioral Health Workforce Phase 1
    Mroz TM, Dunlap B, Frogner BK Economic Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Healthcare Workers by Educational Attainment PRESENTATION
    Mroz TM, Skillman SM, Dunlap B State Support for Community College and Impact on Diversity in Health Professions Programs PRESENTATION
    Mroz TM, Skillman SM, Dunlap B State Support for Community College and Impact on Diversity in Health Professions Programs PRESENTATION
    Stubbs BA, Dunlap B Washington State’s Health Workforce Sentinel Network Update PRESENTATION Link to Document
    Skillman SM, Stubbs BA, O’Connor J, Dunlap B Engaging stakeholders to address health workforce challenges: Recent projects from the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University of Washington PRESENTATION

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      • Health Equity – Leadership & Team
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    • Connecticut
  • WA Oral Health
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