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 Brockmankbrockman@utah.govUtah Code: 26b-1-424
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Utah Division of Professional Licensing CompactOccupational TherapistsBobbie Loybloy@utah.govUtah Code: 58-42b-101
Pharmacy Practice RevisionsUtah Division of Professional Licensing Licensing ActPharmacistsDOPLdopl@utah.govUtah Code: 58-17b
Physician Assistant Mental Health Practice AmendmentsUtah Division of Professional Licensing Licensing ActPhysician AssistantsDOPLdopl@utah.govUtah 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 Devinerdevine@utah.govUtah Code 26-46-101
Rural Physician Loan Repayment ProgramUtah Office of Primary Care and Rural HealthLoan RepaymentPhysicians (MD or DO)Rachel Devinerdevine@utah.govUtah Code C26-46a 2015
Utah's Primary Care GrantUtah Office of Primary Care and Rural HealthLoan RepaymentCommunity Based OrganizationRobbin Williamsrobbinwilliams@utah.govUtah Code 26-10b-104
Office of Professional Licensure ReviewUtah Division of Professional Licensing Review BoardAll Licensed Healthcare ProfessionalsJeff Shumwayoplr@utah.govUtah Code 13-1b
Utah Health Professional Shortage AreasUtah Office of Primary Care and Rural HealthDesignationsPhysicians (MD or DO)Kendyl Brockmankbrockman@utah.gov
Utah Medical Education Council (UMEC)Health Workforce Advisory Council within the Department of Health and Human ServicesAdvisory CouncilPhysicians (MD or DO)Kendyl Brockmankbrockman@utah.govUtah Code 26-69-401
Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC)Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Integrated HealthcareReview BoardProvidersSharon Steigerwaltssteigerwalt@utah.gov
State Emergency Medical Services CommitteeUtah Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness (EMSP)Review BoardAll emergency services healthcare professionalsJessica Schaugaardjschaugaard@utah.govUtah Code 26B-1-403
Disabilities Advisory Council Utah Office of Services for People with DisabilitiesAdvisory CouncilProvider who help individuals with disabilitiesNikolena Butterfieldnbutterfield@utah.govUtah Code 26B-1-429
Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory CouncilUtah Commission on Criminal & Juvenile JusticeAdvisory CouncilMental Health ProvidersLiz Klcefklc@utah.govUtah Code 63M-7-302