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Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 1:00-2:00pm ET Complimentary for ASHHRA members Background checks are a common — and often required — element of any health care organization's hiring process. However, a tidal wave of new laws and regulations in the industry, and an onslaught of FCRA violations create uncertainty for many employers on how to ensure that their hiring processes are in compliance. In this webinar, Certiphi Screening’s general counsel Alexander Erlam and associate general counsel/director of compliance Sadeq Khan explore five of the most common compliance mistakes employers make during the hiring process regarding background screening. Visit http://www.ashhra.org/learning/webinars.shtml to view the full article online. |
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ASHHRA Exchange is a private and secure online community that allows you to interact with fellow ASHHRA members online and via email. This personalized membership benefit connects you to the health care HR community wherever and whenever you want. Ask questions, respond to discussions, share resources, expand your network and connect directly with your health care HR peers through ASHHRA Exchange.
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Get recognized! A professional who holds the credential of Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) is knowledgeable of the health care environment and health care workforce needs, and is able to adapt this knowledge to their individual health care organization’s needs and goals.
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The AHA has joined the American Board of Medical Specialties’ Multi-Specialty Portfolio Program, meaning board-certified physicians participating in the Health Research & Educational Trust Hospital Improvement Innovation Network will have the opportunity to earn maintenance of certification credit through the program.
Visit http://news.aha.org/article/170410-aha-joins-the-abms-multispecialty-portfolio-program to view the full article online. |
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At a briefing last month at the National Press Club, hospital leaders urged Congress to protect health coverage for the most vulnerable as it considers legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Visit http://news.aha.org/article/170317-hospital-leaders-urge-congress-to-protect-coverage- to view the full article online. |
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Employment at the nation's hospitals rose by 0.17 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted 5,095,800 people, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. That's 8,700 more people than in February and 112,100 more than a year ago. Without the seasonal adjustment, which removes the effect of fluctuations due to seasonal events, hospitals employed 5,090,300 people in March — 11,900 more than in February and 110,400 more than a year ago.
Visit http://news.aha.org/article/170407-hospitals-add-8700-jobs-in-march- to view the full article online. |
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Workforce
Staffing agency Randstad released its 2017 Salary Guides, which cover seven industries including human resources. With the low unemployment rate and a skilled labor shortage, HR organizations must position themselves to attract and retain top talent. Across generations, gender and education levels, salary and benefits was cited as the most important factor when choosing an employer.
Visit http://www.workforce.com/2017/03/13/hr-fares-well-annual-randstad-salary-guide/ to view the full article online. |
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Chief Executive
You only get one chance to make a good first impression, so the saying goes. Many companies, however, appear to have flimsy onboarding processes, offering CEOs a relatively simple means of improving their staff retention levels, should they be willing to sacrifice the resources. Visit http://chiefexecutive.net/onboarding-programs-simple-way-confront-talent-war/ to view the full article online. |
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Strategy + Business
Putting people at the core is the key to major improvements in financial, performance, regulatory and quality indicators. Visit https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Management-Lessons-from-One-Hospitals-Dramatic-Turnaround to view the full article online. |
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HR Dive
A new study by the Hackett Group shows that in 2017, HR will continue overhauling delivery of its services, but with flat or decreased budgets. Most organizations will continue upgrading their capabilities, per the report, but some of the most critical issues won’t be addressed during the year. Visit http://www.hrdive.com/news/hackett-group-hr-may-not-have-resources-to-address-critical-issues-in-2017/439758/ to view the full article online. |
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Patient Engagement HIT
Patients who have more trust in their clinicians have better perceptions about the quality of the care they received and have higher patient satisfaction levels, according to a study published in the journal PLOS One. Visit http://patientengagementhit.com/ to view the full article online. |
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HealthLeaders Media
A Yale study finds that while patients have difficulty envisioning the benefits of avoiding low-value care, they are clear on one point: They would like doctors to spend more time talking and less time testing. Visit http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/quality/low-value-care-misunderstood-patients# to view the full article online. |
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FierceHealthcare
If there’s one thing that health care leaders can agree on, it’s that physician burnout is a major problem. In a recent survey, there was overwhelming agreement on the issue with 96 percent of respondents said physician burnout is a serious or moderate problem in health care.
Visit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/96-leaders-say-physician-burnout-a-problem to view the full article online. |
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Healthcare Finance
Financial pressures and uncertainty about the future of the American health care industry are changing the way independent physicians and other medical professionals run their practices, according to a survey by TD Bank. These concerns impact everything from the way a practice is established to technology investments and retirement outlook. Visit http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/financial-pressures-are-changing-independent-physicians-decisions-practice-operations to view the full article online. |
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Stanford Graduate School of Business
As America’s Baby Boomers exit the workforce and are replaced by automation software, the country will likely see a shift toward more health care and social assistance-related jobs. Of the 15 fastest-growing jobs in America, eight require an associate’s degree or less, and most are in a health care-related field. Companies that take the long view prepare for their future hiring needs by investing in workforce development programs, which help develop a pipeline of talent that the company can tap into.
Visit https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/are-you-ready-talent-crunch to view the full article online. |
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Healthcare Finance
Global spending on cybersecurity in health care is set to surpass $65 billion by 2021, but the real problem isn't how much health care organizations spend — it's how much they don't, according to new research from the Herjavec Group. That's because ransomware and other cybercriminal attacks are going to get a lot worse before they get any better.
Visit http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/hackers-will-target-hospitals-unprecedented-level-2017 to view the full article online. |