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UnitedHealth Group Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President Margaret-Mary Wilson, MD, has been leaning into social media — and thinks other healthcare leaders should consider getting vocal, too. In a recent episode of the “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast,” Dr. Wilson…

As health systems face workforce challenges and rising complexity, Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is shifting from episodic, mandatory training to a culture of continuous learning across more than 100,000 team members. The approach, led by Chief Learning Officer Sandra Dunbar-Smalley,…

There is a deepening crack in the foundation of healthcare: the lack of clarity in job descriptions.  In recent years, shifting care models, workforce shortages and new technologies have pushed healthcare organizations toward more flexible, team-based approaches — but often…

Generation Z workers are more than three times as likely to believe the risks of artificial intelligence outweigh the potential benefits than the reverse, according to an April 9 Gallup article. The findings come from an online survey of 1,572…

The Navy has launched an ad campaign in an effort to recruit healthcare workers in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Diego. The campaign targets early-career physicians, nurses and dentists between ages 26 and 32 and includes a YouTube…

The Health Resources and Services Administration projects the U.S. supply of licensed practical nurses to be short by 30% by 2038. While hospitals are not the primary employer of LPNs, many have reintroduced this workforce into their ranks in recent…

The U.S. labor force participation rate has dropped to its lowest level since 1977, excluding the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported April 7. The portion of working-age Americans participating in the labor market declined to 61.9% in March, down…

Several governors have signed healthcare workforce bills into law in 2026. They come at a time when hospitals and health systems are facing several challenges in 2026, including shortages in key clinical roles, persistent workplace violence and barriers to talent…

Boone, N.C.-based UNC Health Appalachian has launched a student loan repayment program to support early-career healthcare workers. The initiative will offer up to $30,000 for those entering nursing, physical therapy and imaging roles, according to a March 30 health system…

A survey of 361 interns found that 92% are interested in reaching a C-suite or senior executive role.  Tax and advisory firm KPMG surveyed its winter interns, most of whom were part of Generation Z, in February and March. The…