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Flexible staffing models cut costs, attract workers
In an interactive session at Becker's 11th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Susan Pasley, MSN, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at CareRev, and Mark Smith, Insights, Optimization and Staffing Executive at Renton, WA based Providence, discussed the benefits of using a flexible workforce and other innovative staffing efforts to save on labor costs, reduce turnover and increase the number of filled roles. -
How on-demand staffing benefited SSM Health
In an interactive session at the Becker's 11th CEO + CFO Roundtable, Seth Lovell, BSN, RN, system vice president of nursing for SSM Health, and Todd Walrath, CEO and founder of ShiftMed, discussed the benefits of on-demand healthcare staffing. -
How AdventHealth's population health strategy changed the most in 2023
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based Advent Health launched a new primary health division focused on whole-person care this year and is looking forward to modernizing and unifying its statewide network structure in 2024, according to Jennifer Jackson, AdventHealth's senior vice president and chief population health officer. -
Locum tenens, elevated: How a focus on well-being + trusted relationships is guiding physicians to better work opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic took a significant toll on healthcare providers. As a result, many physicians and advanced practitioners are now on a quest for greater flexibility, work-life balance and meaning in their work — and increasingly, are turning to locum tenens positions. -
Michigan hospital becomes a health system
Memorial Healthcare, a 161-bed community hospital in Owosso, Mich., will henceforth be known as Memorial Health System. -
Top Five Healthcare Trends Expected to Continue in 2024
Looking ahead to the future of healthcare, we acknowledge that the industry is constantly evolving and facing new challenges and opportunities. As we approach 2024, we can expect to see the continuation of several trends that are significantly impacting the industry. -
The importance of being treated as a unique individual and being an advocate for your own health
Patients who are treated by their physicians as unique individuals and not as a category of diseases experience their healthcare journey in a more positive light. However, organizations are struggling to deliver such personalized patient experiences. -
Prevent workplace violence: Keep employees safe with state-of-the-art technology from Flock Safety
As violence against physicians and nurses continues to rise, the need for additional security measures has become more urgent. -
Physician viewpoint: US healthcare system is underprepared for terrorist attacks
Hospital closures, cyberattacks and care delays reflect that the American healthcare system is already strained. In the case of a large-scale emergency, like a terrorist attack, it could crumble, three physicians argued in an op-ed published to Forbes Dec. 20. -
A Practical Buyer’s Guide to AI: Three guidelines for applying AI solutions with surgical precision
Despite the ongoing buzz around artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare leaders are finding it difficult to proceed confidently with new solutions. -
University of Miami Health and CLEAR are improving access & efficiency at the digital front door
The migration of personal health information online, accelerated by the COVID pandemic, has empowered patients nationwide to gain unprecedented, direct access to their digital medical information and records. -
Americans' satisfaction with 9 healthcare groups: Nurses lead, nursing homes lag
Americans' confidence in the healthcare system may be at a low point, but behind their overarching sentiment are varying degrees of satisfaction with professionals and institutions within the industry. -
The value behind human understanding in healthcare: How building a culture and strategy around that concept creates the best outcomes
The concept of human understanding revolves around finding ways to treat patients as unique individuals and personalize each patient's experiences in every interaction with the healthcare system. -
Overcoming Clinical Staffing Shortages: How the Medicus Transition Program Can Pave the Way for Permanent Staffing Solutions
In an interactive session at Becker's 11th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Shannon Peterson,Vice President of Delivery at interim staffing firm Medicus Healthcare Solutions, led a discussion on overcoming staffing shortages in healthcare and how a staffing firm can help. -
It’s Time to Rethink Your Hospital’s AR for Ancillary and Outpatient Diagnostic Services
For hospitals and integrated delivery networks (IDNs) on the path to post-COVID-19 financial recovery, headwinds persist. Staffing shortages hamper clinical care, patient satisfaction, and administrative efficiency. Patient behavior fluctuates and evolves across a broad spectrum of preferences for mechanisms of engagement and interaction. New, disruptive competitors plant their flags—and strengthen their footholds—in the healthcare ecosystem. And inflation continues to make its presence known, driving up costs across the board. -
"Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Self-Pay Receivables in Healthcare"
Over the past few years, the healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation in self-pay receivables; driven by rising inflation and governmental policies. The surge in self-pay patient obligations is impacting the profitability of healthcare providers, attributing to higher collection costs and lower recovery rates. The growth of self-pay accounts receivables necessitates the adoption of solutions that streamline processes, enhance patient engagement, and comply with changing governmental requirements. -
The Rural Health Workforce Crisis
Make an impact with J+C. Forty-six million Americans living in rural areas are facing a crisis that physicians and advanced practitioners like you can solve. -
Viewpoint: Why hospital boards need more nurses
Hospitals and health systems lacking a nurse trustee on their boards are overlooking a valuable opportunity, Ellen Brzytwa, MSN, RN, said in an American Hospital Association podcast episode released Dec. 12. -
Indiana hospital faces backlash for cutting valet parking
Indiana University Health West in Avon is eliminating its valet parking service Jan. 1, sparking "outrage" among older, disabled and chronically ill patients, the Indianapolis Star reported Dec. 12. -
ECG acquires MD Ranger
Founded in 2009 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, MD Ranger has revolutionized the way healthcare organizations approach the fair market value (FMV) process.
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