The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA) develops research reports that focus on issues affecting the U.S. health workforce.
Health policymakers consider the supply, demand, distribution, and education of health workers when developing policy and programs.
Workforce research briefs
- State of the Primary Care Workforce, 2025 (PDF - 316 KB)
- State of the Behavioral Health Workforce, 2025 (PDF - 173 KB)
- State of the U.S. Maternal Health Workforce, 2025 (PDF - 259 KB)
- State of the U.S. Health Care Workforce, 2025 (PDF - 900 KB)
Nursing workforce research
The National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) provides information on job satisfaction, stress, and burnout. For details and the latest briefs, see National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN).
Geographic distribution
NCHWA publishes a number of dashboards that contain detailed geographic data including:
- Area Health Resources Files (AHRF) dashboard
- National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) dashboard
- Workforce projections dashboard
- Health Workforce Explorer
How to contact us
Email us at NCHWAinquiries@hrsa.gov.
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