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Clik here to view.Five articles in the last week from the world of healthcare staffing and technology.

The evolution of Health IT continues

• Key takeaway: New roles signal new realities and priorities as hospital information technology changes.
  

The confusing world of the contingent worker: “Time worked”

• Key takeaway: As temporary workers increasingly represent a larger portion of the workforce, companies who retain the services of staffing agencies tend to focus on issues like pay rate, mark-up and bill rate.
  

Why Health IT (should) matter to consumers

• Key takeaway: This should matter to consumers, and it should matter very much to health providers, payers, health plan sponsors, regulators, and policymakers, as well.
  

Improve patient and healthcare worker safety with pre-employment testing

• Key takeaway: Healthcare workers are responsible for assisting and providing the best outcomes for their patients in the safest ways possible.

Infographic: Health data interoperability in the United States

• Key takeaway: While the numbers of this graphic are encouraging, several barriers remain before the industry will realize interoperability.