The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is hosting a free online forum on March 24 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., titled Charting a Path Forward: Addressing Ohio’s Health Workforce Shortages. This online forum will explore the causes of the health workforce shortages in Ohio, how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing workforce crisis and potential policies and strategies for increasing and diversifying the workforce. The forum will include a panel discussion featuring OhioMHAS Director Lori Criss and Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel McElroy. Other speakers include: Teresa Lampl, Chief Executive Officer, The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers; Dr. Michelle Durham, Vice Chair of Education, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center; Ankit Sanghavi, ​Executive Director, Texas Health Institute; and Brian Posey, Senior Legislative Representative, AARP. Click the link for more information and to register.