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Viewpoint: Why landing a job during the 'Great Resignation' is harder than it may seem
Despite high job vacancies, some potential employees are still finding it difficult to land a job, reported Erin Lowry for Bloomberg Nov. 22. -
Florida hospitals make mandate decisions amid state fight against federal requirements
The number of hospitals and health systems announcing COVID-19 vaccination mandates has continued to grow since CMS issued its regulation requiring healthcare facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs to fully vaccinate all eligible staff members by Jan. 4. But recently passed state legislation limiting vaccination mandates, alongside ongoing legal challenges to federal requirements, have complicated decisions for Florida hospitals regarding employee vaccination. -
5 trends in the future of work
As the pandemic shifted working patterns, more employers have changed strategies and procedures in the workplace for good. Here are five key trends to look out for in the future of work, reported by Forbes Nov. 22. -
Scholarships could help close gender gap in STEM
The sciences still have big gender issues, with disproportionate amounts of men in the field. Scholarships and financial aid to higher education institutions are a good starting point to fixing the problem, CNBC reported Nov. 20. -
Healthcare associations say thank you to healthcare workers with ad campaign
Three national healthcare groups are coming together during the holiday season for a campaign thanking healthcare workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
CDC's 5-part plan to protect healthcare worker mental health
The mental and emotional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers has been well documented, with HHS announcing in July the availability of an estimated $103 million in American Rescue Plan funding to address this issue. -
Biden administration to invest $1.5B in healthcare workforce
The Biden administration is investing $1.5 billion from the COVID-19 aid package to address healthcare workforce shortages in underserved communities, the White House announced Nov. 22. -
Ascension Florida rescinds suspensions of unvaccinated workers
Ascension Florida is revoking the suspensions of unvaccinated employees and allowing them to return to work as part of a COVID-19 policy shift, according to CBS affiliate WJAX. -
Millennials, Gen X slow to return to work
Despite job vacancies at a high and payrolls growing, some younger workers are choosing not to reenter the workforce, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 19. -
Teams of 22 medics headed to Minnesota amid COVID-19 surge
The federal government will send two emergency medical teams to Minnesota to support hospital staffing needs, Gov. Tim Walz announced Nov. 17. -
30% of healthcare workers unvaccinated as of September, CDC study finds
Thirty percent of healthcare workers in more than 2,000 U.S. hospitals remained unvaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sept. 15, according to an analysis conducted by researchers from the CDC. -
Lawmakers question Arkansas hospital's vaccination mandate
Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and state lawmakers are at odds over a requirement for healthcare employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, NBC affiliate KARK reported Nov. 17. -
About 1 in 5 healthcare workers have left medicine since the pandemic began — Here's why
With about 1 in 5 healthcare workers leaving medicine since the pandemic began, The Atlantic explored numerous reasons why providers are leaving healthcare, coming up with at least seven key reasons. -
8 recent moves to address staff shortages across the country
As healthcare staff shortages persist around the country, states, health systems and medical schools have attempted to alleviate the resulting strain. -
How the AMA is providing resources to health systems to proactively respond to physician, care team member and employee burnout
Burnout of physicians, nurses and other caregivers has become a significant issue for healthcare systems, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Washington loses 2 percent of hospital staff amid state mandate
Washington has lost about 2 percent of hospital staff amid the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the Washington State Hospital Association said during a press briefing Nov. 15. -
Healthcare sees strongest job growth of 2021: 5 details
Healthcare added 37,200 jobs in October, its strongest showing thus far in 2021, according to a Nov. 16 report by Altarum, a consulting firm. -
Houston Methodist physician resigns following suspension over COVID-19 social media posts
A physician resigned her privileges at Houston Methodist Hospital on Nov. 15 after being temporarily suspended over social media posts about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, according to the Houston Chronicle. -
Houston Methodist suspends privileges of physician following tweets about COVID-19 vaccine, treatments
Houston Methodist has suspended the privileges of a physician who the system says spread "harmful" and "dangerous" information about the COVID-19 vaccine and treatments, CNN reported Nov. 13. -
How 2 hospitals in tourist towns are using employee housing to fight staff shortages
At St. Luke's McCall (Idaho) Medical Center, four people turned down a job for a building service manager position.
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