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…
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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,…
The National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience has selected 26 hospitals and organizations to join its well-being Change Maker Accelerators program. The yearlong program helps health organizations implement and measure professional well-being efforts, according to…
Seaside, Calif.-based California State University, Monterey Bay has received a $15 million gift from Montage Health, based in Monterey, Calif., to establish a nursing school. The Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing will offer a four-year, pre-licensure Bachelor of…
Healthcare support workers and physician assistants are projected to have the lowest vulnerability to artificial intelligence among roles in the field, while medical secretaries and administrative assistants may face higher vulnerability, The Washington Post reported March 16. The predictions come…
Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has launched a student-loan support program aimed at strengthening access to critical clinical services. The initiative is part of a partnership with student loan repayment platform Clasp and is designed to support students training for high-need…
A decline in employment among occupations most exposed to artificial intelligence is hitting younger workers hardest, according to a study from three Stanford (Calif.) University researchers. However, in roles such as nursing, psychiatric and home health aides — occupations considered…