Driving Evidence. Transforming the Health Workforce. Advancing Equity
Why Us
Our team of faculty, researchers, and graduate students brings expertise in health economics, advanced statistical analysis, qualitative and mixed-methods research, policy analysis, and emerging AI-enabled approaches. We work across large national datasets and conduct primary data collection—including surveys, interviews, and focus groups—to generate timely, actionable evidence.
We enjoy working collaboratively with foundations, policymakers, academic institutions, health systems, and community-based organizations to co-design studies that respond to real-world questions. Whether you are seeking rigorous evaluation, policy-relevant analysis, or practical insights to inform workforce strategy, we offer flexible, multidisciplinary approaches grounded in a shared commitment to equity, well-being, and impact.
Partner Organizations
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- California HealthCare Foundation
- Community Health Care Association of New York State
- Foundation for California Community Colleges,
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- HHS Office of Minority Health
- Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- National Association of Community Health Centers
- NY Health Foundation
- Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, Inc.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- The California Endowment
- The MacArthur Foundation
- The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
- World Health Organization
Large Datasets Leveraged for Health Workforce Research
Federal Surveys & Population-Based Data
- American Community Survey (ACS)
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
- Current Population Survey (CPS)
- National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS)
- National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS)
Health Workforce & Provider Data
- Area Health Resource Files (AHRF)
- National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
- Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS)
Claims, Cost, and Utilization Data
- Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP)
- Healthcare Cost Report Information System (HCRIS)
- IQVIA Longitudinal Prescription Data (LRx)
- IQVIA Medical and Institutional Claims (DxHx)
- Komodo Health Research Dataset (KRD)
- Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment (Parts D)
- Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) [100% sample]
Education & Labor Data
- BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
State-Level Administrative Datasets
- State All-Payer Claims Databases (APCDs)
- Uniform Data System (UDS)