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The ASHHRA 54th Annual Conference & Exposition will be September 15-18, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Due to ongoing interest, the ASHHRA Annual Conference Committee will continue to accept abstract submissions for concurrent 60-minute learning sessions through Monday, January 15, 2018. Submit your abstract today!

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Preliminary information including registration fees, hotel, exhibitor applications and more are now available. The ASHHRA 54th Annual Conference & Exposition is September 15-18, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Registration will launch in early 2018. Start making your plans to attend today!

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Health Care HR Week is March 11-17, 2018. This year, we're looking to our members to nominate their accomplished colleagues and peers to be featured as a Member of the Day. One ASHHRA member will featured each day of Health Care HR Week on ashhra.org. Nominate a fellow ASHHRA member today!

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Invest in your future by earning the Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) professional designation. Nationally recognized, CHHR is the premier credential based on sound assessment that delivers both internal and external rewards. 

Visit http://www.ashhra.org/learning/certification.shtml to view the full article online.

 
Society for Human Resource Management
HealthcareSource
American Health Information Management Association
Industry News
AHA News

The Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD), a professional membership group of the AHA, is set to release the highly respected environmental assessment Futurescan 2018-2022: Healthcare Trends and Implications.

Visit http://news.aha.org/article/180109-shsmd-futurescan-20182023-helps-health-care-leaders-plan-for-the-future to view the full article online.

 
AHA News

The International Labour Organization estimates that human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide, with approximately 21 million victims. Hospitals and health systems are in a unique position to intervene, and a recent webinar as part of the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence Initiative provides health care leaders with tools to help them do just that.

Visit http://news.aha.org/article/180105-dispelling-myths-about-human-trafficking-for-health-care-providers to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Financial Management Association
Novia Solutions, Inc.
Compensation
HR Morning
Beginning January 1, 18 states and the District of Columbia implemented an increase in their minimum wage. Many cities and municipalities will also follow suit over the course of the year, making this the perfect time to ensure your payroll record keeping is still in compliance.

Visit http://www.hrmorning.com/18-states-usher-in-new-year-with-minimum-wage-increases/ to view the full article online.

 
Health Care HR
HR Dive
To assure that training is successful, it’s important to look at deliverables through the lens of the user. Just as employees arrange their workstations in a way that works best for them, training should also be personalized.

Visit https://www.hrdive.com/news/effective-training-is-more-than-just-business-its-personal/514019/ to view the full article online.

 
Management & Leadership
Workforce

With the increasingly rapid pace of change, it's no surprise that many are predicting that the coming year will be all about driving strategic HR initiatives that are completely integrated into the business objectives of the organization.

Visit https://www.workforce.com/2017/12/18/marketing-millennials-will-minds-many-hr-2018/ to view the full article online.

 
HR Dive

According to CareerBuilder's employment forecast, nearly half (44%) of employers will be looking to hire full-time, permanent employees and 51% plan to hire contingent workers. However, close to half of all employers say they can't find qualified people to fill their job openings.

Visit https://www.hrdive.com/news/high-turnover-low-unemployment-are-impeding-hiring-plans/514438/ to view the full article online.

 
Patient Satisfaction
Modern Healthcare

According to a recent study, patients who are satisfied with their care are 39 percent less likely to return to the hospital within 30 days, a new study shows.

Visit http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20171215/NEWS/171219912 to view the full article online.

 
Physicians & Nurses
Health Affairs
America's more than two million incarcerated Americans, many of whom experience chronic health issues, represent an opportunity for providers with knowledge of the criminal justice system and the effects of incarceration to make a big impact on the health care system.

Visit https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20171219.421701/full/ to view the full article online.

 
Health Care & Hospitals
Patient Engagement HIT

Retail and urgent care clinics make patient access to care convenient, but also have their pitfalls.

Visit https://patientengagementhit.com/news/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-retail-urgent-care-clinics to view the full article online.

 
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