Expanding Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities: | Session 3: The Healthcare Provider Shortage

Examine the status of Indiana’s healthcare provider shortage and how it is affecting access to care, particularly for rural residents. Learn how healthcare organizations are currently addressing the shortage and discover strategies that can alleviate the shortage’s impact on current providers and their patients.

Panelists: 

Sierra Vaughn, MPH, Health Services Research Analyst, Bowen Center for Workforce Research and Health Policy

Bridgid Thomas, RN, Service Line Administrator (Bedford/French Lick/Mitchell/Paoli), IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians

Rebecca Steele, MSN, RN, CNL, Consultant, Digital Healthcare Consulting. Co-Instructor, UVA Medical Design Program