Healthcare

With all eyes on recruiting, healthcare also has a retention problem

Recruiting is just one part of the talent shortage puzzle; the best way to begin refilling a leaky bucket is to seal the leak by Intelliworx Recruiting is top of mind for many healthcare employers, and more and more are investing time in the function. For example, “MGMA polling from late 2023,” found “nearly eight in 10 (78%) of medical group leaders spent more time on recruitment and interviewing last year than the previous year.” The findings were included in a healthcare staff compensation report from the association which includes a mix of polls MGMA has fielded over the last few years. Never miss a post! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter by email. Yet recruiting is only one part of the problem. Another key part is retention and retention rates are astonishingly high in some areas. As a case in point, MGMA says clinical staff turnover is at a rate […]

Many healthcare employers see the struggle to recruit nurses grow

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, yet a dearth of talent means this persistent problem continues to weigh on employers by Intelliworx As it is with providers, healthcare employees everywhere are struggling to attract nurses. That’s according to a new report by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Citing an MGMA Stat poll from May 2024, the report says, “22% of medical group leaders say their nurse recruitment and hiring efforts improved in the past year, while the majority (78%) say they have seen little change (43%) or experienced worsened conditions (35%).” The top factor contributing to this healthcare recruiting challenge is a dearth of talent. There simply aren’t enough nurses and it’s hitting rural locations even harder. Why? “While some practice leaders noted a smaller pool of candidates in their rural markets, most respondents pointed to tough competition for qualified candidates from hospitals and larger organizations with […]

How healthcare staff compensation has changed over the last five years

“Sizable compensation increases for these roles are in line with anecdotal reports about the continuously competitive labor market,” according to a new report by MGMA by Intelliworx The shortage of providers is perhaps the biggest challenge facing rural healthcare facilities. Accordingly, there’s a lot of focus on incentives to attract more providers, particularly compensation. Providers are an important part of the puzzle. However, it’s important to remember they usually have a team to support them. These team members handle a wide range of supporting tasks from negotiating with payers – to prepping patients to be seen by a provider. They are crucial to keeping things running smoothly. To that end, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is out with a new report that benchmarks the growth in management and staff compensation. While the report benchmarks the changes over several different time periods, we believe the 5-year time frame is the […]

What physicians want from healthcare employers evolves over a career [survey]

Saddled with debt, newly minted doctors say compensation is the top factor they look for in a first employer; however, work-life balance, family and geography are increasingly influential as tenure lengthens by Intelliworx Compensation is back in style – at least for newly minted physicians looking for their first gig post-residency. That’s according to a joint report by Jackson Physician Search and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). The report, based on a survey of physicians and hospital administrators, shows that the newest generation of physicians, Generation Z (1997-2012), also commonly referred to as Zoomers, care more about their compensation than Millennials (1981-1996). More than three-quarters (76%) of new physician surveys said the top factor they look for in their first job after completing residency was compensation. This was followed by location (64%) and work-life balance in a distant third with just 38%. This is at odds with conventional wisdom […]

3 systemic problems in healthcare that may magnify the talent shortage

3 systemic problems in healthcare staff that may magnify the talent shortage

Observations from three healthcare conferences suggest the short-term remedy for backfilling vacant provider positions may be making the problem worse in the long run by Intelliworx There’s an intense shortage of provider talent in healthcare. While there’s no disagreement over that fact, leaders may be unknowingly adding to the problem. That’s our takeaway after having exhibited at three healthcare conferences over the last six months or so. These conferences included the 3RNET annual conference, which is aimed at hospital administrators; the AAPPR annual conference serving recruiters who specialize in finding providers; and the ASHHRA which is for healthcare human resources staff. We sent a handful of people to work at the booth and walk the floor at each event. We universally heard about the talent shortage at these conferences – and made some observations about the way the industry is addressing this key issue. 1. Healthcare leaders are too busy firefighting […]

Report proposes well-researched ideas for solving the primary care physician shortage

Independent study suggests exposing residents to the benefits of primary care, working to develop PCP training opportunities and being more receptive to relying on advanced clinicians like NPs and PAs by Intelliworx Primary care may have an outsized impact on the overall health of a population. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But there’s more than just an old quip as evidence – there’s data: “Studies have repeatedly shown that having this regular, or usual, source of health care improves patient outcomes and reduces unnecessary utilization of emergency rooms and hospitals.” That’s according to a report and “primary care scorecard” by The Physician’s Foundation and the Milbank Memorial Fund. The report is built on top of a previous study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). The report concludes there’s an acute shortage of primary care providers (PCPs) in […]

Providers identify the top benefits of working in rural healthcare [infographic]

Doctors and advanced practitioners say the lower cost of living, more time with patients and better work-life balance are the most attractive qualities of working in rural healthcare by Intelliworx It’s no secret that rural healthcare faces many challenges including recruiting and retention. The question that stands out is: What can hospital and healthcare leaders do about it? We conducted a short survey of 107 U.S. providers to find out earlier this year. Every online survey is by definition “self-selecting” so we paid an independent research panel to solicit responses to ensure the veracity of responses. Here’s what providers said are the top benefits of working in rural healthcare: 47% said the lower cost of living; 46% said more time with patients; and 45% said better work-life balance. There are additional benefits too that should not be overlooked: 31% said slower pace of rural life; 23% said job security; 17% […]

How nursing leaders are tackling recruiting and retention amid burnout and shortages

Survey of nursing managers shows many are leaning on contingency staffing talent to bridge the staffing gap near-term while improving processes and adding tech over the long-term by Intelliworx® Nurses are the backbone of the U.S. healthcare system. Hospitals and clinics around the nation simply could not run without them. This means the role of managing a team of nurses is an important job – and one that seems to be getting harder all the time. A recent survey of nursing leaders by the staffing firm AMN Healthcare illustrates this notion in detail. It’s among the most challenging jobs in healthcare, wrote one nursing leader in response to an open-ended question: “It is one of the most difficult jobs in the entire hospital! You have to be a liaison between nursing, medical services, housekeeping, engineering, grounds, nutrition, social work, physical therapy, finance, supply chain, patients, their families all while keeping […]

Survey: 45% of healthcare providers will refuse a job offer if the recruiting experience is poor

Providers say the most attractive qualities of working in a rural healthcare facility are lower cost of living, more time with patients and better work-life balance by Intelliworx When it comes to recruiting providers, healthcare facilities don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression. That’s one high-level finding of a 5-question snap survey of 107 U.S. healthcare providers we just fielded. This matters because healthcare is already facing a talent shortage. The matter is even more acute in rural facilities because the available talent pool is smaller and shrinking as the Baby Boomer Generation retires. Rural facilities will have to work harder to attract talent. There is room for optimism too though. Providers also shared what they see as the benefits of working for a rural facility. The fact is many providers are attracted to the medical community out of a sense of compassion for humanity. It’s […]

Intelliworx to Showcase Workforce Management Software at AAPPR and ASHHRA Healthcare Conferences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rural healthcare struggles to attract and retain providers; Intelliworx helps solve this challenge by streamlining the processes of talent acquisition and staff retention Sterling, VA – March 21, 2024 – Intelliworx, a leading provider of workflow and process automation software for rural healthcare and government, announced today it will exhibit its product at two conferences focused on healthcare provider recruiting and retention. The two conferences – the 2024 AAPPR Annual Conference and the 2024 ASHHRA Annual Conference and Exposition – are both focused on the challenges of recruiting medical staff. “There’s a shortage of provider talent that makes recruiting tough for everyone,” said Intelliworx CEO Rob Hankey. “Yet we know from research that a range of economic, geographic and societal factors all make attracting providers even harder for rural healthcare facilities.” Intelliworx believes a key part of the remedy is streamlining and refining processes for recruiting, onboarding […]

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