ASHHRA eNews Pulse
ASHHRA eNews Pulse: October 2025
 


ASHHRA News
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025  |  12:00 p.m. CT (1:00 p.m. ET)
While hospitals are pressed by budget constraints and rising benefits costs, there is a major untapped opportunity: free federal student loan programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). These programs can unlock tens of thousands of dollars in savings for healthcare workers at no cost to hospitals, but they are notoriously complex to navigate. In this session, an expert panel will share how HR leaders can leverage PSLF and related programs to strengthen recruiting, simplify program complexity, and improve employee retention.
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Introducing the 2025 Medical Group Benefits Survey Executive Summary — the only benefits benchmarking study designed exclusively for medical groups. The 2025 Medical Group Benefits Survey (MGBS) reveals not only how medical group benefits compare today, but where the market is moving. Together, these insights form a roadmap for leaders who must balance cost discipline, physician wellbeing, and competitive positioning in an unforgiving landscape.
 
Naylor Association Solutions
As the host city for ASHHRA26, Savannah, Georgia, invites you to experience more than a conference. It is a destination that inspires connection and has a charm that locals cherish. Register today and look forward to visiting a city full of history and vibrant culture.
 
Industry News
Becker's Hospital Review
As many health systems continue to grow, there is a trend toward eliminating individual hospital CEO roles in favor of regional leadership models, according to Peggy Loughery, MSN, RN, senior vice president of executive search at Kirby Bates Associates. 
 
HealthLeaders Media
Today’s healthcare environment presents unique challenges for novice nurses. Nurse leaders have a vital role in guiding new nurses through these early hurdles to build strong, resilient teams.
 
Chief Healthcare Executive
The Physicians Foundation surveyed doctors about their well-being, and even with progress in some areas, it’s clear that hospitals and health systems need to be taking steps to help their doctors. The survey found 54% of physicians reporting symptoms of burnout, down from 60% a year ago. 
 
Healthcare Dive
Trust is key to getting providers on board when health systems look to roll out artificial intelligence, experts said at the HIMSS AI Leadership Strategy Summit.
 
Chief Healthcare Executive
Thousands of employees at hospitals and health systems have lost jobs in recent months. Several health systems have announced layoffs since the beginning of June. Some point to mounting financial pressures, or the impact of grant terminations from the National Institutes of Health, the prime source of federal research funds.
 
Healthcare Finance
To help address a shortage of nurses in Pennsylvania, York-based WellSpan Health has launched a new financial assistance program called the WellSpan Scholars program. Enrolled students who commit to joining WellSpan after completing their education can receive as much as $65,000 in financial assistance, depending on their role, the company said.
 
Becker's Hospital Review
The rate of physicians exiting clinical practice is increasing, and some specialties have higher attrition rates than others, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Compared to a hospital-based specialty, physicians at greater risk for attrition were those practicing in psychiatry, primary care, and obstetrics and gynecology.
 
Healthcare Dive
The Trump administration’s plan to dramatically overhaul the H-1B visa application process is sparking anxiety among healthcare providers, who say their access to critical international talent could be threatened.
 
KFF Health News
California, like much of the nation, is not producing enough nurses working at bedsides to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population, fueling a workforce crunch that risks endangering quality patient care.
 
 

 

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