ASHHRA eNews Pulse

American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration

Message from the President
Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,

 

Wishing you all a belated happy Independence Day! When the summer months begin, the truth of time flying is a constant reminder. As we continue to face the challenges of the new reality, we must take time to recharge and prepare for the second half of 2022. Six months until 2023, and I'm always wondering what I can do to meet either my personal or organizational goals in that timeframe.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ahh-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=737258&issueID=82101 to view the full article online.

 
ASHHRA News
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET)
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Exacerbated in part due to COVID-19, chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is on the rise across the country and is compounded by mental health issues. In addition, the pandemic exposed startling health inequities that have brought this issue to the forefront for employer benefit leaders. Learn how employers have reduced costs and improved employee productivity with digital MSK disease management programs that complement those care options otherwise available within their employee benefit plan.

Sponsored by: Hinge Health

Visit https://ashhra.org/resources_library/closing-health-equity-gaps-with-personalized-musculoskeletal-care/ to view the full article online.

 
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022  |  1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET)

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Learn how to create your own internal agency pool while reducing reliance on agencies, lowering costs on premium pay rates and meeting staffing demands.

Visit https://ashhra.org/resources_library/how-to-build-your-own-internal-agency-pool-to-reduce-reliance-on-agencies-lower-costs-and-meet-staffing-demands/ to view the full article online.

 
You can research products and service listing, engage with the latest industry leadership content, gain expert advice, and connect with potential suppliers!

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Industry News
Healthcare Dive
The sector added about 57,000 jobs in June, compared to about 15,000 in May, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ambulatory services and hospitals saw the largest gains.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-june-job-gains-BLS-hospitals-ambulatory/626858/ to view the full article online.

 
American Hospital Association


U.S. hospitals and health systems continued to face difficult financial and operational headwinds in May, according to the latest report by Kaufman Hall, based on data from more than 900 hospitals. Hospitals continue to see higher labor costs and fewer hours worked, “a sign of inflation and an indicator that long-standing labor shortages are likely worsened by increased turnover.”

Visit https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-28-report-hospital-margins-cumulatively-negative-labor-challenges-continue to view the full article online.

 
HealthLeaders Media

Marketing executives shared creative strategies that their teams have used to address workforce issues during the recent Healthcare Workforce of the Future roundtable event.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/marketing/how-healthcare-marketers-are-innovating-address-workforce-struggles to view the full article online.

 
Becker's Hospital Review
During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital and health system employees have increasingly voiced their concerns about staffing, patient care, working conditions and employee retention. A number of workers have also left their full-time hospital jobs — or their professions altogether — amid these and other concerns. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hr/listen-empathize-and-respond-4-hr-leaders-on-handling-unhappy-employees.html to view the full article online.

 
HR Daily Advisor
The idea of a brand might bring up images of company logos or social media guides. But what is the personal brand? Do your employees have one? There are pros and cons to consider when making a new hire that seems well-branded.

Visit https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2022/07/11/should-you-hire-candidates-with-a-personal-brand/?webSyncID=79458434-64c4-ab25-5d37-6d14ebc2ad0b&sessionGUID=24126cdb-942d-0a97-57a7-86b1c3d573ca to view the full article online.

 
Becker's Hospital Review
Close to 90% of healthcare facilities used locum tenens physicians and/or advanced practice professionals to fill gaps in their staffs last year, according to a new survey from AMN Healthcare. 

Visit https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/new-survey-shows-widespread-use-of-locum-tenens-providers-during-pandemic.html to view the full article online.

 
HealthLeaders Media
Since 2010, 138 rural hospitals have closed, with 19 shutting down in 2020 alone. To help mitigate this trend and promote healthcare equity in rural communities, CMS released a proposed rule with conditions of participation allowing a facility to be a Rural Emergency Hospital.

Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/revenue-cycle/proposed-rural-emergency-hospital-designation-aims-help-hospitals-need to view the full article online.

 
American Hospital Association

More than 46 million Americans are age 65 and older, and that number is projected to double to more than 98 million by 2060, and we know the health needs of people over age 65 are unique. The Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative is helping ensure that older adults receive health care that addresses their needs and preferences. 

Visit https://www.aha.org/news/chairpersons-file/2022-07-11-chair-file-making-health-care-age-friendly-more-important-ever to view the full article online.

 
Healthcare Dive
A recently disclosed ransomware attack could have exposed patient data from more than 650 healthcare providers.

Visit https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/payment-vendor-data-breach-north-korean-threat-healthcare-ransomware/626730/ to view the full article online.

 
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