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"Workforce optimization" is one of the most frequently used and least clearly defined phrases in healthcare today. Everyone claims to offer it, yet few explain what it actually means.

Staffing gaps are a persistent operational and financial risk for health systems of every size. Executives who respond reactively leave revenue on the table and put service lines at risk. Solving this requires a layered strategy that aligns the right tools at the right time. 1. Build a Framework...

Bev Colan, president of Venn, shared the stage with Darin Musser, Jimmy Smith, and Shannon Anderson at ACHE Congress in Houston. We had the privilege of participating in a panel on Workforce Optimization and the questions from healthcare executives in the room were incredibly telling.

Many healthcare operations leaders take a cautious approach to bringing on new technology. After all, bringing on a new technology platform means getting buy-in from all levels in the organization, training curves, new processes, and unexpected road bumps—sometimes without the guarantee that the...

There is some good news when it comes to hiring physicians. A new report by the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) shows an increase in the percentage of filled physician searches. This is the first time the industry has seen an increase in more than five years....

Bev Colan is a familiar face in the healthcare workforce optimization space, known not only for her extensive experience but also for her ability to help healthcare leaders tackle some of their toughest operational and financial challenges. As president of Venn Workforce Optimization, she is...

We know that recruitment professionals, service line leaders, Chief Medical Officers, and finance leaders have some of the most demanding jobs in the industry, as healthcare organizations face unprecedented staffing challenges. With turnover rates reaching alarming highs—The American Hospital...

With staffing shortages at crisis levels—77% of medical groups report no formal retention strategy—healthcare organizations must rethink workforce optimization. A well-managed float pool provides flexibility, cost savings, and improved patient care while reducing reliance on costly external...

At the core of healthcare, administrators are tasked with connecting clinicians and patients. It’s an increasingly difficult role as new challenges appear and old ones grow. That has led to an emphasis on creating dynamic workforce management strategies that supplement full-time staffing with locum...

The current state of healthcare staffing is insufficient to meet evolving needs. Healthcare workforce solutions must innovate to address the challenges.