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Indiana Resources

2021 Indiana Registered Nurse Workforce Brief
Provides information on the registered nurse (RN) workforce in Indiana, such as trends, demographic breakdowns, practice setting, incentive programs, and more. Includes county-level map that shows population to RN ratios as well as primary and secondary practice locations.
Author(s): Courtney Medlock, Reno Jamison, Hannah Maxey
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Evaluation of Post-Discharge Engagement for Emergency Department Patients with Opioid Use History Who Received Telehealth Recovery Coaching Services
Examines successful interventions for patients in emergency departments (EDs) who receive peer recovery coach (PRC) services via telehealth that support patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Analyzes 13 EDs in Indiana who implemented telehealth PRC services starting in 2018, including 7 rural Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Includes rate of successful follow-ups proceeding PRC services broken down by patient age, sex, race, drug use method, referral types, and metro, small, or rural living location.
Author(s): Dennis P. Watson, Peter Phalen, Spencer Medcalf, Sarah Messmer, Alan McGuire
Citation: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention,18(9)
Date: 02/2023
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Exploring Rural-Based Professionals' and Community Stakeholders' Perceptions Towards the Uptake of Buprenorphine
Examines barriers and facilitators related to the uptake of buprenorphine in 7 southern Indiana counties. Discusses cultural issues impacting the perception of buprenorphine uptake, including stigma, transportation, education, collaboration, telehealth, and insurance.
Author(s): Josephine Njeri Mwangi
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement, Indiana University's School of Public Health
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Indiana Dentist Demand Brief
Provides projected dentist workforce change and job openings in Indiana, including county-level estimates.
Author(s): Courtney Medlock, Reno Jamison, Analise Dickinson, Sierra Vaughn, Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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2022 Indiana Dental Hygienist Workforce Brief
Provides an overview of the 2022 Indiana dental hygienist workforce. Includes data on workforce demographics, workforce and teledentistry trends, practice characteristics, special populations served, and county-level geographic distribution along with dental hygienist-to-population ratios.
Author(s): Courtney Medlock, Reno Jamison, Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Indiana Dental Hygienist Workforce Demand Brief
Provides projected dental hygienist workforce change and job openings in Indiana, including county-level estimates.
Author(s): Courtney Medlock, Reno Jamison, Analise Dickinson, Sierra Vaughn, Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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2022 Indiana Dentist Workforce Brief
Provides an overview of the 2022 Indiana dentist workforce. Includes data on workforce demographics, workforce and teledentistry trends, practice characteristics, special populations served, and county-level geographic distribution along with dentist-to-population ratios.
Author(s): Courtney Medlock, Reno Jamison, Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Indiana Registered Nurse Workforce Demand
Provides data on Indiana registered nurse (RN) supply and demand, including county-level projected job openings from 2020 to 2030.
Date: 2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Maternal Mortality in Indiana (2022): Contributing Factors and Policy Recommendations
Discusses causes of maternal mortality and related data in Indiana and the U.S. at large. Includes information on disparities with a focus on rural areas, demographics, and access to maternal health services. Provides county-level map of Indiana showing ratio of county population to obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN) specialists.
Author(s): Nidhi Arun, Vatsla Sharma, Elizabeth Thuranira
Date: 12/2022
Sponsoring organization: Indiana University Public Policy Institute
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Addressing Unequal Access to Energy in Indiana
Examines disparities in energy needs in Indiana, defined by the minimum level of energy a household requires for basic needs like heating the home and cooking meals. Includes county-level map of energy burden in Indiana and discusses energy needs in rural areas.
Author(s): Kristi Schultz, Ted Deitz, Cheyenne Morris, Marissa Eckert
Date: 12/2022
Sponsoring organization: Indiana University Public Policy Institute
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Last Updated: 3/17/2025