Almost half of physicians would take a pay cut to work fewer hours, according to a survey conducted by Medscape. 

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that between 9.7 million and 14 million people have contracted the flu. This flu season is predicted to be as severe as the 2017-2018 season, which was the deadliest flu season in more than 40 years, according to Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 

Be sure to check out our blog post about flu season preparednesscomplete with facts and tips on staying well this time of year! 

The healthcare industry is dynamic, fast-paced and ever-changing. 

According to Staffing Industry Analysts, there are four major trends to watch within healthcare as we head into a new decade. 

• Potential legislative disruption 
• Artificial intelligence and its impact on the industry
• Shift toward consumer-centric personal health records and datainteroperability 
• Do-it-yourself and digital healthcare

To read more about SIA's predications for 2020 in complete detail, please click here. 

Tell us! What are your predications for healthcare in 2020 and the next decade?

Engagement can come in many forms. Just take a look at "HealthTrust Ross" from All Star Recruiting and his enthusiasm for HealthTrust. He is taking the partnership to a whole new level!

Special thanks to Ross and the entire All Star Recruiting team for the support and partnership they provide in support of our client's locum tenens needs. 

We love hearing from our vendor partners and the enthusiasm they have for the HealthTrust MSP Program. We encourage you to share your team pictures with HealthTrust and you could end up on the blog just like Ross! 

Here are their top 3 tips:

1. Understand the Requirements Inside and Out

It may sound basic, but having a solid understanding of the position requirements is essential to a successful placement. To do so, we recommend using the Facility Checklist and following the processed as outlined in Workforce 2.0 to ensure that the right requirements are assigned from a state, facility and specialty level. Make sure you are checking the position on the match and unit profile in the system. 

2. Set Realistic Expectations for Your Candidate

Give your candidates a realistic ballpark for when they’ll be able to start ⁠— a good time frame is 3 weeks from confirmation to start. Instruct your candidates to complete their required training early, as HealthStream training can take between 16-18 hours and Meditech instructor classes often book quickly.  The sooner a candidate completes their training, the sooner they can start their assignment. It's also important to inform your candidates that testing is often done in course format and is not a "class," so it is a good idea to reinforce any related pre-requisites. 

3. Upload Documents by the Deadline

We highly recommend that all required documents be uploaded by the Wednesday before start date at the absolute latest in order to give yourself enough time for any unexpected issues. 

By keeping these best practices top of mind, your candidates will get to work more easily and in a more timely manner. 

Let Us Know: What have you found to be your best onboarding practice? 

Periodically we will be sharing fun trivia questions. The first person to correctly answer the question in the "Comments" section will receive HWS swag and other prizes!  

Previously we asked: "Which staffing partner was awarded "Highest Overall Performance" in the Q3 HWS Staffing Partner Excellence Spotlight?"

Our next question: "When was the first Leap Year?"

Please submit your answer in the Comment section below. We will announce the winner in an upcoming blog post. 

The success of an MSP program is built upon the strength of its partnerships with both staffing partners and with facility clients. One of HealthTrust Workforce Solutions’ longest staffing partnerships has been with Aureus Medical Group, which began in the 1990s when HWS was known as All About Staffing. Over the years, this relationship has flourished through our shared values of integrity, ethics, accountability, customer service and communication.

Each Friday we will be sharing a new trivia question. The first person to correctly answer the question in the "Comments" section will receive HWS swag and other prizes!  

Previously we asked: "What is the first year that Thanksgiving was celebrated?" 

We're pleased to name Danielle Tarver (Supplemental Healthcare)

Thanks Danielle!

We are pleased to announce Flexcare Medical Staffing as our first 2019 HWS Pinnacle Partner for their strong performance within the program during Q2 2019!

Jim Davis, HealthTrust SVP of MSP and Strategic Accounts, recently visited the team in Roseville, California, to present the award in-person. 

Congratulations to the Flexcare team and thank you to all of our valued program participants. We appreciate your partnership and the important role you and your clinicians play in the delivery of quality patient care.

We are pleased to share our Q3 2019 HWS Staffing Partner Excellence Spotlight, featuring performance leaders from among our top 20 strategic staffing partners. Congratulations to our top performers and thank you to all of our valued program participants. We appreciate your partnership and the important role you and your clinicians play in the delivery of quality patient care.