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Research and Analysis

A fundamental strength of Health Workforce Solutions’ work is the extensive research and analysis that forms the foundation for HWS’ strategic consulting engagements and leadership development work. Building on these research and analytical skills, HWS also produces research reports on all aspects of health workforce issues.

HWS’ research draws on the broad talents of its staff whose background training ranges from social science PhDs to MBAs. HWS offers a wide range of research and analytical services.

HWS' research strengths include:
  • Market data gathering and analysis
  • In-depth interviews with field experts
  • Comprehensive reviews of relevant academic, business and scientific literature
  • Intelligent synthesis of expert studies, pertinent data and primary research into coherent and concise research findings


Examples of Recent Work

Recent research projects include a national analysis of the frontline health care workforce for a major health care foundation, (click here to read a related case study), a survey of best practices in nursing leadership programs for a major health care foundation, and  a report assessing the scope and impact of allied health shortages on patient care services in California for a hospital association.

Currently, HWS is conducting a second phase of research on innovative care delivery models for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This work builds on an earlier inquiry HWS conducted for a leading integrated health care delivery system.

To learn more about any of these services, please contact us.

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