Most clinical hiring plans track time to fill. Very few track the number that actually matters, which is time from accepted offer to first billable visit. Those two can be four months apart.


Even experienced telehealth employers make staffing mistakes that can cost time, money, and patient satisfaction. Understanding common pitfalls and how to avoid them is key to building a scalable and efficient telehealth workforce.

As we move deeper into the digital age and face a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Chicago hospitals are bracing for new and intensifying staffing challenges in 2025. Here's a look at the top 5 issues, informed by government data and industry trends, and how DirectShifts can help

The U.S. healthcare industry is facing a staffing crisis of epic proportions, fueled by an aging population, increased demand for care, and an exodus of healthcare professionals. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the U.S. could face a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. Registered nurses aren't immune either, with the American Nurses Association projecting more than 1 million RNs will retire by 2030.

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