Frequently Asked Questions About Provider Needs Assessments
What does a provider needs assessment reveal?
PYA models provider demand by specialty, geography, and service line and compares it with available provider supply. The analysis provides a view of current and projected provider surpluses, deficits, and growth areas that can inform access, recruitment, and medical staff planning.
How can one assessment support both strategic and regulatory decisions?
PYA prepares provider market and needs assessments for strategic planning and regulatory compliance. The work may support medical staff development, market strategy, state requirements, Certificate of Need matters, provider recruitment, and other decisions that require documented provider supply and demand.
Why may a multi-hospital system need a different assessment approach?
Multi-hospital systems often require a unique approach to represent provider supply and demand across multiple service areas. The assessment must account for the distinct geographies, facilities, specialties, and communities included in the system rather than treating the market as one undifferentiated area.
How can dashboard scenarios improve workforce planning?
PYA’s web-based dashboard shows provider gaps by year, specialty, and location. Users can adjust assumptions such as retirements and new hires and run what-if scenarios, while optional quarterly or annual updates can reflect changes in provider supply over time.
How can the scope address specialties and advanced practice providers?
PYA’s approach is designed to include the specialties and advanced practice providers needed for the assessment unless the organization requests a different scope. This allows workforce planning to reflect both physician and advanced practice provider capacity across the relevant service areas.
