Jan. 17, 2019
According to SIA’s IT Staffing in the Healthcare Industry report published last month, the healthcare industry is beginning to shift from its traditional view of IT as a compliance-based expense item (e.g., electronic health records, etc.) to IT as an enabler of strategic revenue generation, cost efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Tech investments shifting from compliance to strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes
January 15, 2019
According to SIA’s IT Staffing in the Healthcare Industry report published last month, the healthcare industry is beginning to shift from its traditional view of IT as a compliance-based expense item (e.g., electronic health records, etc.) to IT as an enabler of strategic revenue generation, cost efficiency... More
Interim HealthCare appoints new CEO
January 15, 2019
Jennifer Sheets was named as president and CEO of Interim HealthCare Inc. — a home care, hospice and healthcare staffing franchise firm — and its parent company Caring Brands.
UK’s National Health Service outlines ‘Long-Term Plan’ to address staffing crisis
January 15, 2019
The UK’s National Health Service, or NHS, published its “Long-Term Plan” which outlines its strategies for the recruitment of staff over the next 10 years and detailed how the £20.5 billion annual budget will be spent.
Hiring, retention top list of this year’s healthcare talent management trends: HealthcareSource
January 15, 2019
Healthcare talent management trends indicate hiring and retention are top of mind for healthcare organizations’ leadership this year, according to the 2019 healthcare talent management predictions released by HealthcareSource.
Jackson Healthcare names CFO
January 15, 2019
Jackson Healthcare, which ranks among the largest US healthcare staffing providers, appointed Leslie Kurtz as CFO.
Three-quarters of workers worldwide seeking a new job this year: Hays
January 15, 2019
The majority of workers worldwide plan to find a new job in 2019, according to a new survey released by Hays plc, one of the world’s largest staffing firms.
Cross Country co-founder returns to take president and CEO roles
January 15, 2019
Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN) named Kevin Clark as president and CEO, effective Jan. 16. Clark co-founded Cross Country in 1986 and was chairman and CEO until 1994.
Interstate licenses: A key to flexibility for healthcare staffing — The Staffing Stream
January 15, 2019
Interstate licensure of nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals is an idea whose time has come, writes Ralph Henderson, AMN Healthcare’s president of professional services and staffing, in a The Staffing Stream blog post. However, it’s moving forward through painstaking state-by-state... More
Aging US population driving major healthcare workforce shortage, says AMN exec (CNBC)
January 15, 2019
The aging US population is creating major workforce shortages in healthcare, AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE: AMN) President and CEO Susan Salka said in an interview with CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer.
Low unemployment plus talent shortage cloud staffing industry growth picture
January 15, 2019
A Staffing Industry Review article examines the findings of SIA’s most recent biannual US Staffing Industry Forecast report for insights on growth in the overall industry as well as a more granular look at trends in each skill segment.