Five articles in the last week from the world of healthcare staffing and technology.
How hospitals should prepare for a busy 2014
- Key takeaway: The reaction of hospital leaders to the passing of the Affordable Care Act definitely varied.
Health IT projects to top $34 billion in 2014
- Key takeaway:
Spurred by current regulatory trends, large North American healthcare organizations can expect to pay $34.5 billion for health IT next year.
No easy answer to easing nurisng shortage
- Key takeaway: More hospitals require four-year degrees for registered nurses beyond the minimum associate’s degree. But college programs are turning away qualified applicants for lack of space.
Trends in VMS and MSP use
- Key takeaway: Core buyers were slightly more likely than all buyers to use either VMS or MSP.
Contingent labor use and spend
- Key takeaway: Buyer use of contingent labor is increasing– the average contingent penetration rate increased from 14% in 2011 to 21% in 2013.
