Experiences of Safety-net Practice Clinicians Participating in the National Health Service Corps During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published in Public Health Reports, this study characterizes the experiences of National Health Services Corps (NHSC) participants in 20 states through the COVID-19 pandemic’s first 9 months. Over three-quarters of NHSC clinicians surveyed scored at-risk levels for their well-being. Compared to primary care and behavioral health clinicians, dental clinicians more often had been furloughed and had their practices close temporarily. Researchers concluded that national programs and policies should build a culture within safety-net practices to support clinicians and their staff.