NYSARH to Host Webinar on ?Comptroller's Report on Rural Health Workforce?

GOWANDA, NY (10/10/2025) (readMedia)-- The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) will host a webinar on October 30, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, focused on the recent NYS Comptroller's report, The Doctor is...Out: Shortages of Health Professionals in Rural Areas.

This session will feature nationally recognized researcher and policy leader Dr. Erin P. Fraher, PhD, MPP, and is part of NYSARH's continuing education and advocacy series. Dr. Fraher will explore emerging trends in workforce development, including training pipelines, recruitment and retention strategies, and policy levers that can help address health professional shortages in rural communities.

The event is open to NYSARH members and the public. Registration is available at https://nysarh.wildapricot.org/event-6339687.

Dr. Fraher, Director of the Program on Health Workforce Research and Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Deputy Director of the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, is widely regarded as one of the nation's most prolific scholars on health workforce dynamics. Her research has informed federal and state policies on workforce planning, education, and rural access to care.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Fraher to this important conversation," said Alison Coates, President of the NYSARH Board of Directors. "Her depth of knowledge and data-driven insights will help guide our collective efforts to strengthen the rural health workforce and ensure every community has access to skilled, sustainable care. This webinar is a great opportunity to learn more about the challenges facing our rural healthcare workforce."

"Rural health systems depend on thoughtful workforce strategies that anticipate future needs," said Dr. Fraher. "I look forward to joining NYSARH and its partners to discuss the Comptroller's report and practical, evidence-based approaches that can help New York's rural communities thrive."

Founded in 2001, the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) works to improve the health and well-being of rural New Yorkers and their communities. As the voice for rural health, NYSARH advocates at all levels on behalf of its members and sponsors conferences, workshops, and programs that advance equity and innovation across the state.

For more information or to register for the webinar, visit www.nysarh.org.