Many health systems aren’t employing the right tactics for hiring and retaining nurses, according to a new report. It argued that hospitals would have an easier time hiring and retaining nurses if they focused more on the things workers want most from their employers — such as flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities.
Nurse staffing platform Incredible Health recently closed a $80 million Series B funding round, bringing the company's valuation to $1.65 billion. CEO Iman Abuzeid claims Incredible Health is the only healthcare hiring platform that uses automation to help screen nurses’ credentials and employment preferences before matching them with an employer.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The most effective way for healthcare leaders to support providers is to relieve operational and administrative burdens, and this should begin with the onboarding process.
A majority of organizations (93%) said they are focused on both attracting and retaining top talent, a new survey from Aon shows. They are offering various benefits to do so, including onsite or near-site health clinics for employees.
The California-based health system agreed to settle two lawsuits alleging unfair practices that resulted in Black and Hispanic workers being paid less and receiving fewer promotions than their white counterparts. In total, Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay $18.9 million as part of the settlements.
Dr. Kevin Ban joined Walgreens as its CMO after holding the same role at athenahealth. He joins as the company is re-configuring its clinical services, adding partnerships with Jenny Craig and LabCorp.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Be flexible, creative and aggressive in your search for talent. Consider alternative types of candidates. Recognize what the competition is offering and don’t bury your head in the sand.
The biotech field is incredibly niche. With so many specialties and subsets, what you know and how it can help people is of the utmost importance. But the particular responsibilities the biotech field carries don’t necessarily mean employees are treated differently than they would be in some other industry. You can still put the same […]