Fierce Healthcare The impact of COVID-19, the pace of technology, and shortages in qualified healthcare workers have spurred major changes across the healthcare industry. Looking to the future, several predictions have been made about what to expect in the coming years, including consolidation of hospitals, financial disruption, increased demand for telehealth, and continued difficulty dealing with high patient volumes. Using …
All About Independent Contractors
Workest (Powered by Zenefits) Independent contractors are becoming more common across industries of all kinds. Some HR departments, however, might not have a clear understanding of the capabilities, tax implications, value, and potential drawbacks of working with such contracted employees. Taking a broad look at the ins and outs of hiring independent contractors is essential.
COVID-19 Causing Unprecedented Financial Pressure for Health Systems
American Hospital Association The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can be felt across industries, but hospitals and health systems are facing particularly devastating financial pressures. Many factors are at play, from facilities at capacity with COVID patients to unmet worker demand, increased costs of staffing to revenue lost from canceled surgeries/procedures. These aggregate costs, along with PPE, reduced emergency room …
