Jan. 17, 2019

Healthcare Staffing Report

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

15 January 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

15 January 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

15 January 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

15 January 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

15 January 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

15 January 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

15 January 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. 


Aging US population driving major healthcare workforce shortage, says AMN exec (CNBC)

15 January 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.