Labor shortages and cost pressures make it more critical than ever for healthcare organizations to "get the schedule right." So we asked our UKG Practice Leader Dave Johnson to tell us more about the role of Advanced Scheduling as part of a larger Workforce Management (WFM) solution. Why is scheduling such a critical component of […]
Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system is an intensive undertaking, especially for large healthcare organizations. Health systems often report EHR implementation costs far exceeding budgets. Why is this? EHR roll-outs face considerable challenges, including cost overages, timeline issues, workflow disruption, staff resistance, and technical difficulties. In this blog post, we explore strategies to navigate […]
Electronic health records (EHRs) sit at the core of healthcare's ongoing digital transformation as a technology that promises tremendous benefits for large hospitals, health systems, and public health organizations. By transitioning to digital records, healthcare organizations can unlock innovations in patient care, research, cost savings, convenience, and overall efficiency. In this blog post, we will […]
Most of us have years of stored digital phone data, like contacts, apps, texts, and maybe a few selfies, that we’re pretty dependent on. So, when we upgrade or switch phones, we’ve come to expect that our data will easily transfer and be accessible on our new device. The same is true with medical records. […]
Throughout her 20+ years working in the recruitment space, Andrea MacMillan, director of our permanent search practice, has never seen a labor market quite like this. We spoke with her recently about the current challenges and opportunities facing employers and candidates alike. What’s your assessment of the current hiring market? I have never seen a […]
The decision to purchase an Epic Systems electronic medical record (EMR) is typically one of the largest strategic investments a hospital or health system will make. With Epic at the center of your patient care strategy, you will want to hire the best and brightest Epic-skilled talent you can find. But here's the problem: so […]
The road from identifying the need for new software to end-user adoption is an intensive quest during which your team will need to scale several barriers to success. Yet, the biggest hurdle you’ll face isn’t what you’d expect. What often causes transformational IT engagements to falter isn’t time, resources, or funding—it’s people and their resistance […]
April is National Stress Awareness Month—time for raising awareness about the causes and cures for the growing stress epidemic within the United States. The unpredictable experiences of the past two years have left many feeling depleted and at risk for the negative impacts of chronic stress. What begins as physical symptoms of stress such as […]
Most folks own an old, beloved pair of shoes. Looking past the worn soles and tearing seams, we hold onto these relics because we can’t bear throwing them out (so much history!) and the initial discomfort of breaking in new footwear (not to mention the upfront price). Holding onto outdated and underperforming human capital management […]
As healthcare organizations aim to effectively rollout, optimize, and manage electronic health record (EHR) systems, partnering with an experienced external consulting and training firm can be invaluable. During major initiatives like EHR implementations, upgrades, or transitions, leadership must ensure their staff is thoroughly trained while minimizing disruptions to clinical workflows. However, most IT departments are […]
The widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) has revolutionized the management and transfer of patient information across the healthcare ecosystem. However, to realize the vision of consolidated data views spanning care facilities, these disparate EHR systems must be integrated through interoperable interfaces. Effective integration weaves together discrete data repositories into a cohesive fabric, enabling […]
Healthcare’s biggest challenge? Finding and keeping qualified staff. According to the American College of Healthcare Executives' latest annual survey, Hospital CEOs cite personnel shortages as their top issue—ranking recruitment woes higher than financial challenges, care quality, cybersecurity, or other perennial concerns. COVID-19 burnout is fueling resignations and retirements by front-line healthcare workers, and those who […]