Message from the President
ASHHRA News
The application for the 2018 Health Care HR Week CHHR Exam Scholarship is now open! The Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) designation is the only professional certification specific to those in health care HR. ASHHRA members who apply for a CHHR Scholarship will be considered to receive a voucher for the full CHHR exam fee (a $295 value!). But you'll need to act fast: The application deadline is Sunday, March 17.
Visit http://www.ashhra.org/learning/chhrpreparation.shtml to view the full article online.
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In honor of Health Care HR Week, one of our popular learning products will be available for free on Wednesday, March 14. It will be available for that day only — plan a special educational lunch for your staff to learn together and get a taste of ASHHRA education.
Visit http://learning.ashhra.org/home to view the full article online.
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In 2010, minorities represented 35 percent of the population; that number is expected to rise to 54 percent by 2050. This trend will undoubtedly impact the health care workforce. Leadership and governance should be reflective of the communities and patient populations it serves, as this has been proven to directly affect care. Join this webinar on Tuesday, March 27, at 10:00 am CT to learn how minority representation in your organization's leadership is a must for your health care workforce.
Visit http://www.ashhra.org/learning/webinars.shtml#Diversity to view the full article online.
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Industry News
AHA News Health care is changing ... and hospitals and health systems are transforming to meet the evolving needs of our patients and communities. As Rick Pollack wrote recently in the New York Times, communities will always turn to their local hospital in times of disasters, outbreaks and tragedies.
Visit https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2018-03-09-redefining-h to view the full article online.
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Physicians & Nurses
Modern Healthcare Hospitals will continue to feel financial pain stemming from the ongoing nursing shortage for the next three to four years, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service. Labor comprises more than half of most hospitals' operating revenue, and that share will continue to rise as turnover among nurses remains high and not enough new nurses enter the workforce.
Visit http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20180307/NEWS/180309921 to view the full article online.
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