Healthcare Workforce

As more and more of us look toward living longer lives, we must expand the capacity of the healthcare workforce to provide high-quality, safe, and coordinated care to older adults.

Find out more about the state of the geriatrics workforce here...

 

 

Our Position

We have long advocated for federal programs and policies to address the acute and growing nationwide shortage of geriatricians and all geriatrics healthcare professionals, as well as programs to ensure other healthcare providers have training that prepares them to meet these needs.

 

Spotlight on...The Title VII Geriatrics Health Professions Programs 

The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the Geriatrics Academic Career Award (GACA) Program under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act are two important initiatives for ensuring we have the healthcare workforce we need as we age. The GWEP is focused on helping to transform primary care for older adults by providing geriatrics training. The GACA is focused on developing clinician educators in training the next generation of geriatrics healthcare professionals. Recent funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for both programs are listed below.

2023 GACA AWARDEES – FULL LIST HERE
2019 GWEP AWARDEES – FULL LIST HERE
 

 

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