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Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,
Summer is upon us along with vacations and holidays. It takes a lot of time and energy to hire, train, and retain our workforce. I hope you have taken some time to relax and enjoy this summer. This year’s conference will be in Pittsburgh and, as always, will provide you a wide range of relevant topics to continue your education. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ahh-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=511413&issueID=55751 to view the full article online. |
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Rooms are getting reserved left and right for the ASHHRA conference this September (Friday and Monday nights are already sold out at the Westin). Rooms still remain at the beautifully historic Omni Hotel, just two short blocks from the conference center. Register now so you can reserve your room! Use the promo code* ASHHRA1850 when you register for this year's conference and save $50! *Promo code valid until July 31, 2018, for new registrations only; cannot be applied to an existing registration.
Visit http://annual.ashhra.org/2018/hotel.cfm?utm_source=enewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INSERT_MESSAGE_NAME to view the full article online. |
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The Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) designation is the only certification specific to professionals in health care HR. The application for the Summer 2018 CHHR Exam Scholarship is open until Friday, July 27. ASHHRA members who apply will be considered to receive a voucher for the full CHHR exam fee (a $295 value!).
Visit http://www.ashhra.org/learning/certification.shtml?utm_source=enewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INSERT_MESSAGE_NAME to view the full article online. |
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AHA News
The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration visited Capitol Hill in June to call attention to the issue of regulatory burden on health care workers. The ASHHRA Advocacy Committee works year round to shed light on issues that directly impact health care professionals, and each year, the group of 12 dedicated volunteers meets with Capitol Hill representatives and members of the AHA advocacy team. Visit https://www.aha.org/news/insights-and-analysis/2018-07-10-health-care-hr-professionals-amplify-aha-advocacy-agenda-june to view the full article online. |
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AHA News
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar lobbied for reform of the 340B drug savings program during a conference in Washington, D.C. this week. Azar said there should be "greater transparency" surrounding the ways in which the discounts are being utilized, and that the sky-high list prices for drugs needs to be reined in. Visit https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2018-07-09-hhs-secretary-discusses-340b-drug-pricing-reforms to view the full article online. |
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AHA News AHA Chair Nancy Agee recently moderated a panel at the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity's National Leadership and Education Conference. Participants discussed what it really takes for women to be effective leaders of a health system or hospital, as they become increasingly involved in health care leadership.
Visit https://www.aha.org/news/chairpersons-file/2018-07-09-chair-file-inspiring-words-women-health-care-leaders to view the full article online. |
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HR Morning Today's health care employees know more than ever about how much they're worth, and what kind of salaries are available to them in the industry. You may have a great work environment, but if your compensation and advancement rates aren't up to snuff, you could lose your best employees to the competition. Here are some tips to make sure you have competitive pay strategy in place.
Visit http://pbpmedia.staging.wpengine.com/5-simple-steps-to-developing-a-competitive-pay-practice/ to view the full article online. |
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Business News Daily Offense is the best defense when it comes to maintaining good employee health and morale. Maximize employee satisfaction and trim down on sick days by incorporating these strategies into your work environment.
Visit https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10065-create-healthy-workplace.html to view the full article online. |
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Fierce Healthcare Health care is in a time of drastic changes. Some changes — like AI technology development — have great potential benefits to society, while others — like the disheartening battle against opioid addiction — have harmful or fatal implications. It can be discouraging to weather such an uncertain time, but the health care industry is poised to come through stronger than ever, according to a recent report released by PwC Health Research Institute.
Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals-health-systems/industry-voices-what-s-your-strategy-for-leading-times-uncertainty to view the full article online. |
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HR Daily Advisor Most of the time, HR is in charge of asking the questions and choosing applicants based on their strengths and relevant skills. But what happens when the tables are turned and HR is in the hot seat — how many of the following essential attributes does your HR department have?
Visit https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2006/07/18/the-9-essential-skills-of-human-resources-management-how-many-do-you-have-2/ to view the full article online. |
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Healthcare Business & Technology Hospitals often have a small IT presence, yet their servers house some of the most valuable data for hackers. Patients' personal information is at risk when property security measures are not in place, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of this situation more and more each year.
Visit http://www.healthcarebusinesstech.com/hospitals-are-vulnerable-to-security-risks-putting-patient-data-care-in-danger/ to view the full article online. |
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Health Leaders Media Health care providers must keep focus on treating patients, which often leaves little time for analyzing satisfaction stats or thinking up new ways to make the patient-health care provider interaction even better. The good news is, there are small, consistent strategies that health care organizations can implement today that will greatly improve their work practices and patient comfort over time.
Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/case-making-simple-changes to view the full article online. |
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NPR Shots A growing number of nurse practitioners are taking advantage of residency programs and related opportunities, often at primary care facilities. Many believe that the extra clinical experience gives them valuable training and insight, but some naysayers think that nurse practitioners are sufficiently trained to handle complex health situations without the added experience.
Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/07/03/624721718/more-nurse-practitioners-are-pursuing-residency-training-to-hone-skills to view the full article online. |
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AHA News
U.S. hospitals saw a 0.21 percent employment increase in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' recent report. Hospitals employed approximately 5,174,300 staff members in June, an addition of about 95,800 people compared to last year. Visit https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2018-07-06-hospitals-add-10600-jobs-june to view the full article online. |
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Healthcare Finance While the primary focus for hospitals is on quality medical care, there is a growing interest among patients and their families for unique design elements that will promote greater physical and emotional comfort. Hospitals are paying more attention to the amenities and appeal of their facilities, and a growing number of design companies now offer their services specifically to health care facilities and patients.
Visit https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/how-consumerism-and-patient-experience-are-steering-trends-hospital-design to view the full article online. |
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Patient EngagementHIT Health care organizations are discovering that growing numbers of patients want the ability to manage their health digitally — and they are pressing their health care providers to offer solutions. Common digital requests include payment processing, prescription filling, appointment management, and test results access. A recent survey showed that many patients would leave their current healthcare provider if another one offered better digital options.
Visit https://patientengagementhit.com/news/digital-health-tools-may-enhance-consumer-experience-in-healthcare to view the full article online. |