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The healthcare labor shortage is dire, and healthcare organizations are in the thick of it. The HHS projects that the demand for registered nurses will be over 3.6 million by 2030 (>500,000 more RNs than were employed in 2021), and the Association of American Medical Colleges sees the U.S. short of up to 124,000 physicians […]
Timeliness is increasingly valuable in our world. Whether it’s a meeting, an interview or simply lunch with a friend, most people want to arrive on time — or even early in some cases. Many people pride themselves on being timely or sheepishly admit that they’re often late to appointments. Timeliness & Healthcare We know how […]
In the age of worker shortages, healthcare organizations are consistently relying on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) optimization, especially with an influx in demand. Of the solutions out there, they are doing the best with what they have, but there’s only so much they can do when external factors can get in the way, like missed appointments, […]
Brent Walker, Strategic Advisor
Healthcare is one of the most talked-about (and controversial) topics of our day. And while opinions may vary greatly in terms of what needs to be improved, the general consensus is that the healthcare industry is due for a much-needed overhaul. One of the more difficult challenges to tackle has been “cracking the code” of […]
Social media has become a big part of the research patients do to choose their hospital, and patient experience lies at the center of it. It’s not unusual for relatives and friends to openly share their experiences (good and bad) on Facebook. Some progressive health systems are even partnering with influencers on TikTok. Each of […]
If there is anything to be said about the last few years, patients are eager for better healthcare experiences, whether it’s patient engagement or care quality. It’s why healthcare consumerism has been a large area for growth in the industry over the last decade. But long before this, there was a time where hospitals weren’t […]