By adopting a contingent workforce model and investing in the right data tools to power better informed decision-making and talent strategy, healthcare organizations can begin to address staffing challenges and turn their talent goals into reality.
No revolutionary naval vessels, fighter planes, or weapon systems were involved. Rather, this one was about staffing military healthcare facilities. Make no mistake, though: It’s also revolutionary.
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
With so much to consider, avoiding hidden and often astronomical costs is a top priority for healthcare leaders. Understanding the totality of an EHR vendor’s offering is crucial, especially since vendors do not cover all the costs of their solutions similarly.
Health systems need to leverage new approaches to healthcare staffing to make sure patients receive the care they need, when and where they need it.
The American Hospital Association sent letters to the Senate and House urging them to support legislation that would prevent the CMS from enforcing its final rule on minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. The organization argued that the mandate could lead nursing homes to reduce capacity or close altogether.
There is an urgent need for health systems to develop efficient strategies that balance improved patient outcomes with financial health — here are three areas to focus on.
The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.
The worsening workforce shortages have forced health systems to get creative when it comes to recruiting staff. Technology is helping health systems reach workers directly without having to go through a traditional staffing agency.
AMN Healthcare bought Synzi, a virtual care provider, to offer customers greater staffing flexibility. The acquisition is a part of the company's strategy to keep pace with the evolving market, where a greater emphasis is being placed on virtual care delivery and remote patient monitoring.
The Texas-based health system first sued the staffing firm for "price gouging" amid the Covid-19 pandemic, as wages for nurses shot up from $75 to $160. But the firm countersued, claiming that Steward — which owes Aya over $40 million — previously did not raise objections to its prices.
A new report from the HHS' Office of Inspector General lays bare the varied challenges hospitals faced in the past year — and continue to face. These range from challenges in healthcare delivery to staffing shortages to shaky finances.
A new report from Relatient, A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Succes, highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance the performance of healthcare practices.
Travel nurse companies are seeing an uptick in demand for their services, as more health systems seek staff to help.
IntelyCare, a healthcare staffing solution for post-acute care, raised $45 million in equity and debt financing. The startup uses its software to match nurses with open shifts, adjusting pricing accordingly.
While utilization of hospitalists results in improved outcomes and hospital efficiencies, hospital executives find themselves fighting an uphill battle when it comes to certain financial issues, resourcing obstacles, recruitment challenges and major coverage gaps — all difficulties telemedicine helps to solve.