ASHHRA eNews Pulse

As the longest-running event for healthcare HR professionals, the ASHHRA annual conference and exposition convenes attendees from all over the country, across the continuum of care. Expect dynamic keynote speakers, innovative breakout sessions, engaging networking activities and a variety of opportunities to make lifelong connections. Secure your spot before Early Bird registration ends Jan. 31!

ASHHRA members are committed to the healthcare HR profession and go above and beyond the job requirements. With that in mind, ASHHRA is excited to announce the enhanced Member Recognition Program for ASHHRA members, featuring a more simplified application process!

Hospitals and health systems dealt with significant changes in 2023 and the pace of change is poised to accelerate in 2024. Here, a number of healthcare leaders shared their thoughts on what the coming year holds for hospitals and health systems, offering thoughts on trends to watch, potential avenues for success and challenges to overcome.

To successfully address practitioner burnout, a combination of systemic and individual steps can help protect mental healthcare providers.

Healthcare Finance
Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. are seeing more relief on the job front as broader labor conditions become less volatile, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest labor tracker. Payrolls continue to grow while year-over-year wage growth has declined from recent peaks, and job openings are starting to decline back toward pre-pandemic levels.

HR Dive
While sobriety can be a deeply personal journey, employers can use Dry January to catalyze a more wholesome workplace culture.

Healthcare Dive
Experts discuss their predictions for investment and consolidation in digital health, adoption of artificial intelligence and how to improve cybersecurity in healthcare this year.

Hospitals and health systems in Ohio are employing AI to recruit and hire nurses, to help with some diagnoses and to automate insurance and claims billing. 

American Hospital Association
AHA has released social media content and graphics in English and Spanish to help hospitals and health systems raise awareness about human trafficking during January’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.