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The Education Department on April 30 finalized a rule implementing sweeping changes regarding federal student loans, which will limit how much some healthcare students can borrow. Six things to know: 1. The Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule carries out…

Recent college graduates are entering one of the toughest entry-level job markets in years, as hiring slows and concerns mount that artificial intelligence could reshape early career roles, The New York Times reported April 28. Junior-level job postings on Indeed…

Workforce flexibility is critical to the well-being of hospitals and health systems. It takes an intentional plan, however, to balance contract labor, minimize employee overtime and avoid overstaffing. These were insights shared at Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting in Chicago, in…

When Michael Dowling’s retirement party ended around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, John D’Angelo, MD, found a place to take a nap.  In the early hours of Oct. 1, Dr. D’Angelo officially began a new chapter after 25 years with…

Six healthcare organizations — including one health system — have been recognized on LinkedIn’s list of the 50 best U.S. employers to grow careers. The LinkedIn Top Companies 2026 list features organizations that provide employees with skill-building and advancement opportunities,…

The coastal town of Timaru on New Zealand’s South Island is becoming a hub for disillusioned American physicians, The Wall Street Journal reported April 23. Burnout since the start of the pandemic has spurred some physicians to leave the U.S.,…

Fewer than 30% of employed U.S. adults feel confident their job is safe from elimination, according to a recent report from ADP Research. The findings stem from ADP Research’s 2025 Global Workforce Survey, which included more than 39,000 workers across…

Of the 600 U.S. companies recognized on Forbes‘ 2026 list of “America’s Best Employers for Company Culture,” 10 health systems ranked among the top 50. Forbes partnered with market search firm Statista to survey more than 217,000 U.S. employees working…

Nurse shortages and mounting labor costs remain among health system CEOs’ top concerns, and the newest NSI survey puts fresh numbers on the financial risks hospitals face from vacancies and churn. The 2026 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN…

For hospitals and health systems, physician shortages threaten access to care. During Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting in Chicago, a panel of healthcare executives shared strategies for creating flexible, resilient, sustainable staffing models. The session, titled “The New Reality of Physician…