Bianca Frogner
@biancafrogner.bsky.social
Professor & Interim Chair, Family Medicine
Director, Center for Health Workforce Studies (@uwchws.bsky.social)
University of Washington School of Medicine
Health economist, health workforce researcher, interested in all things health and labor policy
Director, Center for Health Workforce Studies (@uwchws.bsky.social)
University of Washington School of Medicine
Health economist, health workforce researcher, interested in all things health and labor policy
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Also follow the Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington (@uwchws.bsky.social) to hear more about the work my wonderful team is doing (many of whom are not on social media).
Rising labor costs has been an area of concern for many healthcare employers. Our recent UW CHWS @uwchws.bsky.social found that healthcare wages only increased at a rate that kept up with the cost of living except for aides/assistants. Read more: familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/11...
familymedicine.uw.edu
November 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Rising labor costs has been an area of concern for many healthcare employers. Our recent UW CHWS @uwchws.bsky.social found that healthcare wages only increased at a rate that kept up with the cost of living except for aides/assistants. Read more: familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/11...
Join me Wed 12/5, 9am PT/12pm ET for a fireside chat with the amazing Joanne Spetz (@joannespetz.bsky.social) & Kezia Scales of PHI about recent policy developments impacting the long-term care workforce! 🔥🔥🔥
Register:
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#longtermcare #LTCworkforce #healthpolicy
Register:
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#longtermcare #LTCworkforce #healthpolicy
November 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Join me Wed 12/5, 9am PT/12pm ET for a fireside chat with the amazing Joanne Spetz (@joannespetz.bsky.social) & Kezia Scales of PHI about recent policy developments impacting the long-term care workforce! 🔥🔥🔥
Register:
ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#longtermcare #LTCworkforce #healthpolicy
Register:
ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#longtermcare #LTCworkforce #healthpolicy
💯 and serving as a discussant is something that senior folks are happy to do in addition to presenting!
Though, unfortunately I won't make it to ASHEcon next summer, I have welcomed cold emails to present/discuss on a panel in the past and welcome in the future!
Though, unfortunately I won't make it to ASHEcon next summer, I have welcomed cold emails to present/discuss on a panel in the past and welcome in the future!
In response to a question I've gotten about organized sessions....yes, it's totally OK to cold email people, even senior people
In my experience, people are generally happy you've thought of them and make it easier for them to submit
If you don't know them: budget time for person to respond
In my experience, people are generally happy you've thought of them and make it easier for them to submit
If you don't know them: budget time for person to respond
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
💯 and serving as a discussant is something that senior folks are happy to do in addition to presenting!
Though, unfortunately I won't make it to ASHEcon next summer, I have welcomed cold emails to present/discuss on a panel in the past and welcome in the future!
Though, unfortunately I won't make it to ASHEcon next summer, I have welcomed cold emails to present/discuss on a panel in the past and welcome in the future!
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
🚨Attention! AshEcon call for papers! 🚨
www.ashecon.org/2026-minneap...
Due date for abstracts: December 10, 2025
I'm the Program Chair for Health and Development, so would like to encourage global health scholars in particular
Some tips for prospective authors in thread below
www.ashecon.org/2026-minneap...
Due date for abstracts: December 10, 2025
I'm the Program Chair for Health and Development, so would like to encourage global health scholars in particular
Some tips for prospective authors in thread below
2026 Call for Abstracts – ASHEcon
www.ashecon.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🚨Attention! AshEcon call for papers! 🚨
www.ashecon.org/2026-minneap...
Due date for abstracts: December 10, 2025
I'm the Program Chair for Health and Development, so would like to encourage global health scholars in particular
Some tips for prospective authors in thread below
www.ashecon.org/2026-minneap...
Due date for abstracts: December 10, 2025
I'm the Program Chair for Health and Development, so would like to encourage global health scholars in particular
Some tips for prospective authors in thread below
Improving access to care for rural communities takes innovation! Rural PRO-CARE (@ruralprocare.bsky.social), centered at UW with support by the American Heart Association, is coordinating innovations to improve cardiovascular health in rural communities. Learn more below!
For #NationalRuralHealthDay, we are highlighting the Rural PRO-CARE network, an American Heart Associated-funded network coordinated by DGH and UW researchers focused on advancing the understanding of the factors that impact health in rural America.
https://bit.ly/ProCareYoutube
https://bit.ly/ProCareYoutube
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Improving access to care for rural communities takes innovation! Rural PRO-CARE (@ruralprocare.bsky.social), centered at UW with support by the American Heart Association, is coordinating innovations to improve cardiovascular health in rural communities. Learn more below!
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
For #NationalRuralHealthDay, we are highlighting the Rural PRO-CARE network, an American Heart Associated-funded network coordinated by DGH and UW researchers focused on advancing the understanding of the factors that impact health in rural America.
https://bit.ly/ProCareYoutube
https://bit.ly/ProCareYoutube
APHA Rural PRO CARE (Long Version) October 2024
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
We haven't done this in a while, so here we go!!! Follow health economists, the knights in shining armor who will sift through the storm of changes and point you in the direction of safe harbor. go.bsky.app/6S4Q9Mn
November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We haven't done this in a while, so here we go!!! Follow health economists, the knights in shining armor who will sift through the storm of changes and point you in the direction of safe harbor. go.bsky.app/6S4Q9Mn
Welcome to Seattle, #2025APPAM!
Come check out a couple health workforce sessions:
Fri, 8:30am: The Wellbeing of Immigrant Students, Parents, and Workers in the US
Sat, 10:15am: Implications of Scope of Practice Reform for APRNs
Come check out a couple health workforce sessions:
Fri, 8:30am: The Wellbeing of Immigrant Students, Parents, and Workers in the US
Sat, 10:15am: Implications of Scope of Practice Reform for APRNs
If you are already at #2025APPAM, beat the crowds and stop by the registration booth to pick up your badge! We are on the Regency Ballroom foyer on the 7th floor.
November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Welcome to Seattle, #2025APPAM!
Come check out a couple health workforce sessions:
Fri, 8:30am: The Wellbeing of Immigrant Students, Parents, and Workers in the US
Sat, 10:15am: Implications of Scope of Practice Reform for APRNs
Come check out a couple health workforce sessions:
Fri, 8:30am: The Wellbeing of Immigrant Students, Parents, and Workers in the US
Sat, 10:15am: Implications of Scope of Practice Reform for APRNs
Joins us THIS Wednesday 12pm ET / 9am PT for the AWARD Network Monthly webinar where Dr. Kira Ryskina will discuss the role of physicians and other advanced trained providers in providing care to people living with dementia. Register today at:
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Monthly Webinar Series,1st Wednesdays, 9-10am PT / 12-1pm ET | awardnetwork
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November 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Joins us THIS Wednesday 12pm ET / 9am PT for the AWARD Network Monthly webinar where Dr. Kira Ryskina will discuss the role of physicians and other advanced trained providers in providing care to people living with dementia. Register today at:
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Learn about all the different workforces that make up the healthcare industry in our latest UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) newsletter!
Autumn is newly upon us—and we’re delighted to bring you the latest edition of the UW CHWS October 2025 newsletter!
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/10...
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/10...
The October 2025 UW CHWS Newsletter Has Arrived! – UW CHWS
It also highlights ongoing initiatives to strengthen recruitment and retention in long-term care, along with newly funded projects supported through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and recent achievements from our team.
familymedicine.uw.edu
October 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Learn about all the different workforces that make up the healthcare industry in our latest UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) newsletter!
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
Autumn is newly upon us—and we’re delighted to bring you the latest edition of the UW CHWS October 2025 newsletter!
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/10...
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/10...
The October 2025 UW CHWS Newsletter Has Arrived! – UW CHWS
It also highlights ongoing initiatives to strengthen recruitment and retention in long-term care, along with newly funded projects supported through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and recent achievements from our team.
familymedicine.uw.edu
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Autumn is newly upon us—and we’re delighted to bring you the latest edition of the UW CHWS October 2025 newsletter!
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/10...
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/10...
Interesting report - with large tech companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon trying to break into health care, I wonder how many physicians are tied to these companies. Also wondering if other clinicians also have these types of all-state licenses. 🤔
The number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth
www.statnews.com/2025/10/07/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/10/07/t...
Fueling telehealth's rise, more doctors are licensed in all 50 states than ever before
The number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth
www.statnews.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Interesting report - with large tech companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon trying to break into health care, I wonder how many physicians are tied to these companies. Also wondering if other clinicians also have these types of all-state licenses. 🤔
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
Researchers: New documentation is now available to assist you in working with Wave 1 data. Updated survey questionnaires on the NDWS website identify variables masked or removed in the Public Use Files (PUFs) to safeguard respondent privacy. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Researchers: New documentation is now available to assist you in working with Wave 1 data. Updated survey questionnaires on the NDWS website identify variables masked or removed in the Public Use Files (PUFs) to safeguard respondent privacy. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys
Travel nurses received a huge amount of attention during the pandemic. Our team's recently published work provides some insight to where traveling fits in the careers of RNs - and it's not only about $$.
Register for webinar TOMORROW October 7, 2pm ET / 11am PT:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register for webinar TOMORROW October 7, 2pm ET / 11am PT:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...
This webinar features 2 presentations examining the role of travel nurses. Eric Luo discusses findings from a study linking higher levels of travel and overtime nurse hours to increased rates of press...
us06web.zoom.us
October 7, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Travel nurses received a huge amount of attention during the pandemic. Our team's recently published work provides some insight to where traveling fits in the careers of RNs - and it's not only about $$.
Register for webinar TOMORROW October 7, 2pm ET / 11am PT:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register for webinar TOMORROW October 7, 2pm ET / 11am PT:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
**UCSF AWARD NETWORK MONTHLY WEBINAR**
Join this Wednesday at 9am PT / 12pm ET to hear about an interprofessional teams approach for caring for an aging population!
Register here and find all our prior webinars at:
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Join this Wednesday at 9am PT / 12pm ET to hear about an interprofessional teams approach for caring for an aging population!
Register here and find all our prior webinars at:
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
September 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
**UCSF AWARD NETWORK MONTHLY WEBINAR**
Join this Wednesday at 9am PT / 12pm ET to hear about an interprofessional teams approach for caring for an aging population!
Register here and find all our prior webinars at:
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Join this Wednesday at 9am PT / 12pm ET to hear about an interprofessional teams approach for caring for an aging population!
Register here and find all our prior webinars at:
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
Upcoming webinar:
On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients
Speakers include Dr. LaTonya Trotter who will share recent CHWS findings on #travelnurses.
2pm ET / 11am PT, October 7, 2025
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hosted by @chwsny.bsky.social
On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients
Speakers include Dr. LaTonya Trotter who will share recent CHWS findings on #travelnurses.
2pm ET / 11am PT, October 7, 2025
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hosted by @chwsny.bsky.social
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...
This webinar features 2 presentations examining the role of travel nurses. Eric Luo discusses findings from a study linking higher levels of travel and overtime nurse hours to increased rates of press...
us06web.zoom.us
September 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Upcoming webinar:
On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients
Speakers include Dr. LaTonya Trotter who will share recent CHWS findings on #travelnurses.
2pm ET / 11am PT, October 7, 2025
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hosted by @chwsny.bsky.social
On the Move: Impacts of Travel Nurses on Health Professionals and Patients
Speakers include Dr. LaTonya Trotter who will share recent CHWS findings on #travelnurses.
2pm ET / 11am PT, October 7, 2025
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hosted by @chwsny.bsky.social
Amazing FREE data to help us understand the workforce caring for people living with dementia. Learn more at upcoming webinar!
Researchers: Are you interested in using the new NDWS data resource (surveys and linked data sources)? Join us for a webinar with our PIs at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) on Monday, Sept. 29 to learn more. Register now at www.ndws.org.
September 11, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Amazing FREE data to help us understand the workforce caring for people living with dementia. Learn more at upcoming webinar!
Happening tomorrow! Make sure to register! If you miss it, the video will be posted online for later viewing.
Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
September 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happening tomorrow! Make sure to register! If you miss it, the video will be posted online for later viewing.
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
August 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
August 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Mark your calendars! The AWARD Network monthly seminar takes place next week, Sept 3, 12pm ET/9am PT. The topic will be about the role of family caregivers in supporting patients with dementia in pain management. Register today!
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
Staffing in skilled nursing homes has been tough. Recent federal policy changes may be making things worse. Dr. Prusynski (@doc-doc-pru.bsky.social) discusses these issues with Kitsap Sun.
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/08...
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/08...
UW CHWS Affiliate Investigator Quoted in Kitsap Sun Article on Staffing Challenges in Skilled Nursing Facilities – UW CHWS
The UW CHWS is responsible for the findings resulting from research conducted through the Center. Contents of UW CHWS research products are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, funding sources.
familymedicine.uw.edu
August 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Staffing in skilled nursing homes has been tough. Recent federal policy changes may be making things worse. Dr. Prusynski (@doc-doc-pru.bsky.social) discusses these issues with Kitsap Sun.
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/08...
familymedicine.uw.edu/chws/2025/08...
Happening today! Join us for this exciting conversation! If you miss it, these webinars are recorded. Find our full library of talks at: awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
August 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happening today! Join us for this exciting conversation! If you miss it, these webinars are recorded. Find our full library of talks at: awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Join us this Wednesday Aug 6, 9am PT /12pm ET for our monthly AWARD Network webinar! Hear from Katherine Kennedy, Kate Achman, and Charisse Blackburn on how to support nursing assistants with job satisfaction and lower burnout.
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Cc @joannespetz.bsky.social
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Cc @joannespetz.bsky.social
Monthly Webinar Series, 1st Wednesdays, 9-10am pacific / 12-1pm eastern | awardnetwork
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu
August 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Join us this Wednesday Aug 6, 9am PT /12pm ET for our monthly AWARD Network webinar! Hear from Katherine Kennedy, Kate Achman, and Charisse Blackburn on how to support nursing assistants with job satisfaction and lower burnout.
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Cc @joannespetz.bsky.social
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu/monthly-webi...
Cc @joannespetz.bsky.social
Reposted by Bianca Frogner
Research Alert: Why Public Health #Nurses Matter: Bringing Specialized Knowledge and Skills to Advancing Health Equity
#publichealth
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@uwchws.bsky.social
#publichealth
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July 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Research Alert: Why Public Health #Nurses Matter: Bringing Specialized Knowledge and Skills to Advancing Health Equity
#publichealth
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@uwchws.bsky.social
#publichealth
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@uwchws.bsky.social
I'm just catching my breath after catching up with wonderful colleagues at AcademyHealth (@academyhealth.bsky.social) #ARM25 in Minneapolis! It was an honor to serve as Program Chair and to give opening remarks about where we are today as a profession (modified version below).
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June 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I'm just catching my breath after catching up with wonderful colleagues at AcademyHealth (@academyhealth.bsky.social) #ARM25 in Minneapolis! It was an honor to serve as Program Chair and to give opening remarks about where we are today as a profession (modified version below).
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