Below, government officials and others comment on the appointment of UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., to the National Health Care Workforce Commission (NHCWC).
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Ben Nelson
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“Dr. Maurer has led UNMC to new heights. He has successfully addressed workforce shortages in Nebraska by increasing enrollments in both the College of Medicine and the College of Nursing and by implementing accelerated family medicine and primary care residency programs. Under his leadership, UNMC has initiated and strengthened a number of pipeline programs, which are increasing the number of rural practitioners across Nebraska.” —
U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson
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Mike Johanns
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“Dr. Maurer understands the health care needs of rural and urban communities and has taken advantage of technology to provide services statewide. Dr. Maurer has been successful in identifying and overcoming barriers at all levels of government and building diverse coalitions to achieve consensus and resolve problems.” —
U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns
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Lee Terry
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“Dr. Maurer’s leadership at UNMC has been exceptional. He is a nationally recognized and well respected medical professional and researcher who has devoted time to supporting philanthropic efforts within our community. Through his leadership, UNMC has completed construction on two new research towers, a medical education building, and new buildings for the College of Nursing, College of Public Health, and Geriatrics. These facilities were funded, in near entirety, through private donations.” —
U.S. Rep. Lee Terry
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Steven Wartman, M.D., Ph.D.
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“Dr. Maurer is an excellent choice for this important commission. His recognized leadership and extensive experience working with all the health professions will be a great asset. I look forward to the commission’s findings and recommendations as it seeks to ensure that the nation has a health care workforce able to meet current and future needs.” —
Steven Wartman, M.D., Ph.D., president/CEO, Association of Academic Health Centers