The economic return of graduate degrees varies across fields, with professional degrees in medicine and pharmacy delivering some of the highest gains, according to a report published in March. The analysis draws on administrative data from the Texas Education Research…
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More U.S. workers said they are struggling in their lives than thriving — a first since Gallup began tracking the life evaluation of the U.S. workforce, according to a March 24 Gallup article. The findings are based on Gallup’s survey…
New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health has created an in-house police department within its division of police and public safety, the system confirmed in a statement shared with Becker’s. Marc Duphily has been appointed the division’s first police chief, the system…
Healthcare organizations nationwide are grappling with persistent turnover and staffing shortages across clinical and allied health roles, including certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians and environmental services workers. In this increasingly competitive talent landscape, leading health systems are recognizing that…
Healthcare has become the biggest driver of jobs in the U.S., with the education and health services supersector accounting for more job gains than all other private-sector industries combined by early 2025, according to a March 24 ADP report. The…
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UT Health San Antonio has received a $6.5 million gift to establish the Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program and strengthen its healthcare workforce. Five things to know: 1. The program will support training across multiple pediatric disciplines, including…
Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health is taking a multipronged approach to tackling workforce shortages: investing in early education pipelines, raising minimum wages and leaning into technology to stretch its existing staff further. Mary Martin, COO of Duke University Hospital, said the…
Mayo Clinic, Northwell Health and Stryker stand apart in healthcare for delivering consistently strong career outcomes, from early advancement to long-term retention and pay, according to the 2026 “Where You Work Matters” list. The three organizations are among just 22…
Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based Main Line Health is providing student debt relief to 173 nurses through a donor-funded effort that has brought in $4.26 million across four of its hospitals since early 2025, according to the health system. The effort began…
Health systems and medical groups are navigating a challenging environment marked by declining reimbursements, rising operational costs and growing physician burnout. At the same time, patient expectations continue to evolve. During a Becker’s Healthcare webinar sponsored by Concierge Choice Physicians,…