Inaugural Research Agenda

The Council's first program of research and reports is in development. Two areas of focus have been set -- each chosen for its consequence to the direct care workforce and for the Council's distinct capacity to contribute.

Focus 01

Federal & State Regulatory Policy

Systematic analysis of the regulatory environment governing the direct care workforce across federal agencies and the fifty states.

Training and certification requirements across jurisdictions
Medicaid reimbursement structures and rate adequacy
Licensure, scope-of-practice, and credential portability
Regulatory burden and its effect on workforce supply

Focus 02

Rural Health

Examination of direct care access, recruitment, and retention in rural and frontier communities, where workforce shortages are most acute.

Geographic distribution of the direct care workforce
Rural recruitment, retention, and wage dynamics
Transportation, distance, and service-delivery barriers
Models for sustainable rural care delivery

Publication Schedule

Reports under both focuses are in preparation. Publication dates will be announced through the Council’s News page.