In an era when cost seems to trump care, hospitals are challenged to find new ways to extract value from operations already burdened by the need to balance census levels, mandated value-based purchasing and reduced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. With labor typically as a hospital’s single largest cost, there is opportunity to unlock value through workforce strategies designed to address pressing needs for greater productivity, while supporting improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Thought Leadership
As we celebrate Black History Month, we would like to recognize the contributions of African-American nurses on our country’s history.
Topics: Healthcare, Nursing
When large sporting events like the Super Bowl occur, nearby hospitals and medical facilities not only need to be prepared for injured players – they also need to be prepared for the thousands of fans who may also suffer injuries.
Topics: Healthcare
The January 2017 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Report today indicated that the country created 227,000 new jobs in January. Last month’s growth marked the largest gain in four months. Over the past 12 months the healthcare industry has contributed more than 374,000 jobs to the economy. The report also revealed that the tightening labor market is helping to drive an increase in average hourly earnings.
Topics: Career Opportunities, Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment
We are looking for new RN graduates to join our StaRN Behavioral Health program!
Topics: Healthcare, Nursing, StaRN
On Saturday, January 28, more than 75 HealthTrust team members and their families unleashed their inner superheroes at the KID Hero 5K to benefit Kids in Distress! The race was held at Vista View Park in Davie.
A Medscape poll shows that about 20 percent of nurses would not go into nursing if they had to start over. The reason might surprise you.
Topics: Healthcare, Nursing
Locum tenens physicians are gaining favor in the healthcare world, as 94 percent of healthcare facility managers report using them within the last year.
Topics: Healthcare, Locum Tenens
January 22 – 28 is National CRNA Week, a time to celebrate the nation’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
Topics: Nurse Appreciation, Healthcare, Nursing
For many years, Chief Nursing Officer was seen as the pinnacle of a nurse’s career. Today, the field is changing as more and more nurses are promoted from CNO to Chief Executive Officer.
Topics: Healthcare, Nursing
