Healthcare Labor Costs

A recent analysis from the Urban Institute paints a concerning picture: if proposed Medicaid cuts move forward, millions of Americans may be affected, and hospitals could face significant financial strain.

Atrium Health, the largest health system in the Carolinas, launched a Well‑Being Coaching Initiative to tackle nurse burnout and turnover head-on.

Optimizing staffing strategies is paramount in an era of rising healthcare costs and tight budgets. An in-house locum program, or internal resource pool, offers a compelling solution for healthcare facilities seeking to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. By reducing reliance on external agencies and leveraging existing talent, hospitals and clinics can reap substantial financial benefits.

One reason the world still holds on to hope for a robust COVID-19 recovery is the pivotal role our healthcare workers play in dealing with the crisis. Despite the enormous disruption to society, our present crisis demonstrates the need for clinical workforces to be construed as a key investment towards health outcomes, instead of a cost to deliver care.

What is it? DirectShifts Timesheets Solution is a simple, secure, digital solution that allows provider organizations in all care settings and models to effectively manage payroll for their entire contract, per diem, and locums labor force.

Many healthcare organizations today strive to meet the needs of their workforce by paying attention to the very human and natural elements of why people work. While it is a given that employees want to be happy at work, so do employers: motivation and satisfaction are directly affecting both sides as they seek to fill open positions. A great way to achieve high employee retention rates and top-quality service is by implementing a sound labor strategy.