Five articles in the last week from the world of healthcare staffing and technology.
- Who will be the Salesforce.com of Healthcare IT?
- Key takeaway: ShiftWise attended the massive Salesforce conference and – having used the system – can atest to its mass apeal and power within the cloud. Can the health care industry have its own equivalent? That question is explored in this post.
- Hospitals drill down on ins and outs of staffing
- Key takeaway: The article talks about the efficiency found with automated staffing systems. One thing to note that’s missing from the article is is that while most hospitals may have a system in place, that doesn’t mean they’re taking full advantage. A system like ShiftWise complements those talked about in the article and can be easily integrated.
- Hard times for nursing homes may get harder
- Key takeaway: The political environment surrounding healthcare has caused problems for nursing homes in California. As budgets tighten, the need to find more efficient ways of operating grows.
- National Staffing Employee Week
- Key takeaway: No news here, just an opportunity to thank the thousands of temporary and contract employees that healthcare facilities across the U.S. employ.
- Health care outpaces overall economy in adding jobs
- Key takeaway: Say what you will about the job market as a whole, but health care continues to be a bright spot each month. Ambulatory care continues to be a big driver of growth.