HWAC Inventory of Initiatives

Learn about policy recommendations from the HWAC.

 

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HWAC Inventory of Initiatives

Decision makers can gain access to insights and feedback from the Health Workforce Advisory Council.  

Initiative TitleOrganization/ EntityInitiative TypeHealth Professions IncludedPoints of ContactPOC EmailCode/ Rule Citation
Health Workforce Advisory CouncilUtah Department of Health and Human Services, Primary Care and Rural HealthAdvisory CouncilAll health professionsKendyl Brockman[email protected]Utah Code: 26b-1-424
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Utah Division of Professional Licensing CompactOccupational TherapistsBobbie Loy[email protected]Utah Code: 58-42b-101
Pharmacy Practice RevisionsUtah Division of Professional Licensing Licensing ActPharmacistsDOPL[email protected]Utah Code: 58-17b
Physician Assistant Mental Health Practice AmendmentsUtah Division of Professional Licensing Licensing ActPhysician AssistantsDOPL[email protected]Utah Code: 58-70a
Utah Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance ProgramUtah Office of Primary Care and Rural HealthLoan RepaymentPhysicians (MD, DO, DDS, Pharm, Psychiatry), Psychologists, PA, APRN, FNP, LMFT, LCWS, RN, SUDC, and Certified Peer SpecialistsRachel Devine[email protected]Utah Code 26-46-101
Rural Physician Loan Repayment ProgramUtah Office of Primary Care and Rural HealthLoan RepaymentPhysicians (MD or DO)Rachel Devine[email protected]Utah Code C26-46a 2015
Utah's Primary Care GrantUtah Office of Primary Care and Rural HealthLoan RepaymentCommunity Based OrganizationRobbin Williams[email protected]Utah Code 26-10b-104
Office of Professional Licensure ReviewUtah Division of Professional Licensing Review BoardAll Licensed Healthcare ProfessionalsJeff Shumway[email protected]Utah Code 13-1b
Utah Health Professional Shortage AreasUtah Office of Primary Care and Rural HealthDesignationsPhysicians (MD or DO)Kendyl Brockman[email protected]
Utah Medical Education Council (UMEC)Health Workforce Advisory Council within the Department of Health and Human ServicesAdvisory CouncilPhysicians (MD or DO)Kendyl Brockman[email protected]Utah Code 26-69-401
Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC)Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Integrated HealthcareReview BoardProvidersSharon Steigerwalt[email protected]
State Emergency Medical Services CommitteeUtah Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness (EMSP)Review BoardAll emergency services healthcare professionalsJessica Schaugaard[email protected]Utah Code 26B-1-403
Disabilities Advisory Council Utah Office of Services for People with DisabilitiesAdvisory CouncilProvider who help individuals with disabilitiesNikolena Butterfield[email protected]Utah Code 26B-1-429
Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory CouncilUtah Commission on Criminal & Juvenile JusticeAdvisory CouncilMental Health ProvidersLiz Klc[email protected]Utah Code 63M-7-302