Novant Health Future Forward, a new debt-free education initiative, is now available to eligible team members at Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health. Beginning Aug. 18, the system will cover up to $5,250 in annual pre-paid tuition for full-time employees and $2,625…
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The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July has prompted some college students to rethink their academic plans and career aspirations ahead of changes to the federal student loan program set for the 2026-2027 school year, according…
As hospitals and health systems face industrywide pressures, workforce resilience is coming into sharper focus. But building resilience is not the result of a single decision or strategy, leaders have said. “It’s the result of many actions working together, and…
Fairfield (Conn.) University has the largest share of recent graduates working in healthcare, according to an Aug. 13 LinkedIn News post. The university’s undergraduate nursing program emphasizes hands-on experience through clinical hours at partner facilities, according to LinkedIn. Several ranked…
Enterprise asset management company’s second U.S. acquisition in 12 months expands healthcare innovation capabilities and deepens commitment to the region Itasca, US — August 6, 2025 — Ultimo, the AI-augmented enterprise asset management (EAM) software company, today announced it has acquired…
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Hospital and health system workforces now span five generations, from entry-level employees to those nearing retirement. Demographic shifts and evolving generational priorities are influencing how organizations recruit, retain and plan for leadership succession. Nine things to know: 1. Gen X…
Enough working mothers have exited the U.S. workforce in 2025 to reverse gains made after the pandemic, The Washington Post reported Aug. 11. The share of women in the labor force who are age 25 to 44 and living with…
Members of the California Nurses Association are holding a one-day strike Aug. 12 at Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim (Calif.) Medical Center. The strike, which involves more than 360 nurses at the hospital, comes amid contract negotiations. The union and the…
About 2,000 physicians were offered jobs with the Department of Veterans Affairs between January and March — and nearly 40% turned them down, ProPublica reported Aug. 8. Five things to know: 1. The rejection rate is quadruple that of the…
Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health is pressing forward with a $250 million ambulatory network strategy, aiming to open 10 clinics over the next five years to bring care closer to home for patients. Since launching the plan in 2024, NorthBay has…