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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 .. more

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Bianca Kiyoe Frogner is an American health economist. As an associate professor at the University of Washington (UW), she is the Director of the UW's Center for Health Workforce Studies and deputy director of the Primary Care Innovation Lab. Prior to joining UW, she was an assistant professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. .. more

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Dec 4
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).

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 5d
💯 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!
annefitz13.bsky.social Anne Fitzpatrick @annefitz13.bsky.social · 5d
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

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 5d
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!
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uwdgh.bsky.social University of Washington Department of Global Health @uwdgh.bsky.social · 5d
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

Reposted by Bianca K. Frogner

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Anne Fitzpatrick @annefitz13.bsky.social · 5d
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

Reposted by Lauren Hersch Nicholas, Todd Pugatch, Bianca K. Frogner

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Anne Fitzpatrick @annefitz13.bsky.social · 5d
🚨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
2026 Call for Abstracts – ASHEcon
www.ashecon.org

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uwdgh.bsky.social University of Washington Department of Global Health @uwdgh.bsky.social · 5d
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
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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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 12d
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
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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.

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · 13d
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.

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 22d
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...
Monthly Webinar Series,1st Wednesdays, 9-10am PT / 12-1pm ET | awardnetwork
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · 29d
Learn about all the different workforces that make up the healthcare industry in our latest UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) newsletter!

Reposted by Bianca K. Frogner

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · 29d
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...
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

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Oct 7
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 K. Frogner

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STAT @statnews.com · Oct 7
The number of physicians seeking multi-state licensure has ballooned to support the growing field of telehealth
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

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Oct 7
Also check out our pre-proof paper on #travelnurses which will be discussed tomorrow:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The Role of Travel Nursing in Shifting Nursing Practice and Careers
The COVID-19 pandemic expanded both the scale and visibility of travel nursing in the United States. Yet little is known about how this expansion has …
www.sciencedirect.com

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Oct 7
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...
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

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National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) @ndws.bsky.social · Oct 6
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
NDWS logo, icon with documents and megaphone, and text that says New documentation available, masked variables, www.ndws.org

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Sep 29
**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...

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Sep 17
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
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

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Sep 11
Amazing FREE data to help us understand the workforce caring for people living with dementia. Learn more at upcoming webinar!
ndws.bsky.social National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) @ndws.bsky.social · Sep 4
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.
Laptop icon and National Dementia Workforce Study logo with text that says NDWS Overview Webinar, 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST), Monday, Sept. 29, register now at ndws.org

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National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) @ndws.bsky.social · Sep 4
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.
Laptop icon and National Dementia Workforce Study logo with text that says NDWS Overview Webinar, 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST), Monday, Sept. 29, register now at ndws.org

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Sep 2
Happening tomorrow! Make sure to register! If you miss it, the video will be posted online for later viewing.
biancafrogner.bsky.social Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 27
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...

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 27
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...

Reposted by Bianca K. Frogner

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Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington @uwchws.bsky.social · Aug 18
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...
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

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 6
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...

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Aug 4
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
Monthly Webinar Series, 1st Wednesdays, 9-10am pacific / 12-1pm eastern | awardnetwork
awardnetwork.ucsf.edu

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Center for Health Workforce Studies @chwsny.bsky.social · Jul 21
Research Alert: Why Public Health #Nurses Matter: Bringing Specialized Knowledge and Skills to Advancing Health Equity
#publichealth
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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 21
This meeting is organized by so many volunteers and incredible AcademyHealth staff with input from participants about what went well and what needs improvement. Don't forget to share with us your thoughts by June 25 (check your inbox)!

See you at #ARM26 in Seattle!

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Seattle skyline from South Lake Union

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 21
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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Part 1 of opening remarks at ARM plenary Part 2 of opening remarks at ARM plenary

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 9
More posters! Come by, grab a refreshment, and say hi to our UW CHWS @uwchws.bsky.social team!

#ARM25

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 9
Day 2 of #ARM25 kicks off with an 8am poster session. Help keep the UW CHWS (@uwchws.bsky.social) team awake by stopping by and asking questions!!

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Bianca Frogner @biancafrogner.bsky.social · Jun 9
It was fun to welcome folks to #ARM25 this morning and then hear this excellent panel discussion about how we need to build trust, learn to listen, check our own biases, and find ways to communicate and continue to do the work!
academyhealth.bsky.social AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · Jun 8
The first plenary session, supported in part by Arnold Ventures, starts tomorrow at 11am CST in the Auditorium at #ARM25! Hear from experts & chairs @aaronecarroll.bsky.social and @biancafrogner.bsky.social: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...