Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Health Care Reform Could Stretch Primary Care Workforce Thin
If federal health care reform achieves its goal of providing health coverage to most of the 46.3 million uninsured Americans, it could strain a large segment of the local medical provider workforce, many experts warn.
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http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2009/09/21/story11.html?b=1253505600%5E2112851
Study Shows Feds Will Need to Fill Health-Related Jobs in Maryland
The U.S. government will need to hire more than 50,000 new doctors, nurses and other health professionals nationwide in the next three years, according to a new study.
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http://somd.com/news/headlines/2009/10470.shtml
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Showing posts with label Healthcare. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Recession Easing for U.S. Hospitals
The median profit margin of U.S. hospitals rose from 0.17 percent in the third quarter of 2008 to 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2009, an analysis from Thomson Reuters found.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090819/us_nm/us_hospitals_usa/print
Doctor Shortage Looms as Primary Care Loses Its Pull
The AAFP is predicting a shortage of 40,000 family physicians in 2020, when the demand is expected to spike.
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http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-08-17-doctor-gp-shortage_N.htm
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Recession Easing for U.S. Hospitals
The median profit margin of U.S. hospitals rose from 0.17 percent in the third quarter of 2008 to 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2009, an analysis from Thomson Reuters found.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090819/us_nm/us_hospitals_usa/print
Doctor Shortage Looms as Primary Care Loses Its Pull
The AAFP is predicting a shortage of 40,000 family physicians in 2020, when the demand is expected to spike.
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http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-08-17-doctor-gp-shortage_N.htm
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Emily Hargrave, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Study Names Top 10 U.S. Health Systems
The research and consulting firm Thomson Reuters has released a benchmarking study identifying the top 10 U.S. health systems based on their hospitals' clinical performance.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/study-names-top-10-us-health-systems
Nurses in Demand in Rural Areas
Location plays a role in nursing shortages. Rural areas are not as fortunate in finding new hires as the more urban areas.
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http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2009/08/08/news/update/doc4a7dc0b692177479093954.txt
Center for Health Workforce Studies Releases New Physician Reports
The Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) Annual New York Physician Workforce Profile points to a growing number of older physicians, and a continued decline in the number of physicians in several specialties.
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http://www.hanys.org/news/?date=2009-08-07#story_1131
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Study Names Top 10 U.S. Health Systems
The research and consulting firm Thomson Reuters has released a benchmarking study identifying the top 10 U.S. health systems based on their hospitals' clinical performance.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/study-names-top-10-us-health-systems
Nurses in Demand in Rural Areas
Location plays a role in nursing shortages. Rural areas are not as fortunate in finding new hires as the more urban areas.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2009/08/08/news/update/doc4a7dc0b692177479093954.txt
Center for Health Workforce Studies Releases New Physician Reports
The Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) Annual New York Physician Workforce Profile points to a growing number of older physicians, and a continued decline in the number of physicians in several specialties.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.hanys.org/news/?date=2009-08-07#story_1131
Friday, August 7, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Healthcare Employment Continued to Grow in July
Employment in the U.S. healthcare sector increased by 20,000 jobs in July, according to recent data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-employment-continued-grow-july
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Healthcare Employment Continued to Grow in July
Employment in the U.S. healthcare sector increased by 20,000 jobs in July, according to recent data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/healthcare-employment-continued-grow-july
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Emily Hargrave, Total Quality Account Manager
If A Health-Care Bill Passes, Nurse Practitioners Could Be Key
There is an existing group of providers that health reformers are hoping can help fill the potential gap in the ranks of primary-care physicians: nurse practitioners.
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http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1914222,00.html
Nursing Students Need to Adjust to Changing Job Market
Nursing remains a hot career across the country, especially in the medical mecca that is Massachusetts, but the job market isnt what it once was.
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http://www.enterprisenews.com/business/x1307071598/Nursing-students-need-to-adjust-to-changing-job-market
If A Health-Care Bill Passes, Nurse Practitioners Could Be Key
There is an existing group of providers that health reformers are hoping can help fill the potential gap in the ranks of primary-care physicians: nurse practitioners.
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http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1914222,00.html
Nursing Students Need to Adjust to Changing Job Market
Nursing remains a hot career across the country, especially in the medical mecca that is Massachusetts, but the job market isnt what it once was.
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http://www.enterprisenews.com/business/x1307071598/Nursing-students-need-to-adjust-to-changing-job-market
Friday, July 31, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Blogosphere Gives Hospitals, Medical Talk an Outlet
In the last year, a growing number of hospitals have discovered social media and they're using it to educate the public, market their services and address health issues.
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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6548527.html
Survey Identifies Factors Driving New R.N. Turnover
A study suggests that dissatisfaction regarding work environment is a key driver of turnover among newly licensed R.N.s.
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http://www.rwjf.org/pr/digest.jsp?id=20460&topicid=1318
Study: Hospitals Must Retain Experienced Nurses as Nursing Shortage Looms
According to a new study, hospitals, medical centers and other healthcare organizations must implement strategies that help to keep more veteran nurses at patient bedsides.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/study-hospitals-must-retain-experienced-nurses-nursing-shortage-looms
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Blogosphere Gives Hospitals, Medical Talk an Outlet
In the last year, a growing number of hospitals have discovered social media and they're using it to educate the public, market their services and address health issues.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6548527.html
Survey Identifies Factors Driving New R.N. Turnover
A study suggests that dissatisfaction regarding work environment is a key driver of turnover among newly licensed R.N.s.
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http://www.rwjf.org/pr/digest.jsp?id=20460&topicid=1318
Study: Hospitals Must Retain Experienced Nurses as Nursing Shortage Looms
According to a new study, hospitals, medical centers and other healthcare organizations must implement strategies that help to keep more veteran nurses at patient bedsides.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/study-hospitals-must-retain-experienced-nurses-nursing-shortage-looms
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Friday, July 24, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Emily Hargrave, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Survey: Nurses Working More During Recession
Nurses are putting in more hours at work than at this time last year but expect to return to pre-recession work levels once the economy rebounds, according to a recent survey.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/survey-nurses-working-more-during-recession
Another Hurdle to Health Care Reform: Too Few General Practice Doctors
The supply of primary care physicians is already tight in some parts of the country, and finding a general practice doctor will probably become even harder if the pool of insured Americans expands.
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http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2297
Economy Has More Men Looking at Traditionally Female Jobs
As the economy falls apart, health care, education and other sectors traditionally dominated by women are shedding jobs at a far slower rate than "male" occupations.
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http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.hancock17jul17,0,1833894.column
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Survey: Nurses Working More During Recession
Nurses are putting in more hours at work than at this time last year but expect to return to pre-recession work levels once the economy rebounds, according to a recent survey.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/survey-nurses-working-more-during-recession
Another Hurdle to Health Care Reform: Too Few General Practice Doctors
The supply of primary care physicians is already tight in some parts of the country, and finding a general practice doctor will probably become even harder if the pool of insured Americans expands.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2297
Economy Has More Men Looking at Traditionally Female Jobs
As the economy falls apart, health care, education and other sectors traditionally dominated by women are shedding jobs at a far slower rate than "male" occupations.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.hancock17jul17,0,1833894.column
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Friday, July 17, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
America's Best Hospitals: the 2009-10 Honor Roll
US News & World Report's annual ranking of the country's medical centers looks at how well a hospital handles complex and demanding situations.
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http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/best-hospitals/2009/07/15/americas-best-hospitals-the-2009-2010-honor-roll.html
Aging Population Leads to Healthcare Salary Increases
Salaries are on the rise for nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, home health aides and occupational therapists, according to recent employer survey data.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/aging-population-leads-healthcare-salary-increases
Family Doctors: An Endangered Breed
As more medical students shun primary care for higher-paid specialties, experts warn of a severe imbalance that could cripple the nation's health care system.
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http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/16/news/economy/healthcare_doctors_shortage/?postversion=2009071610
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
America's Best Hospitals: the 2009-10 Honor Roll
US News & World Report's annual ranking of the country's medical centers looks at how well a hospital handles complex and demanding situations.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/best-hospitals/2009/07/15/americas-best-hospitals-the-2009-2010-honor-roll.html
Aging Population Leads to Healthcare Salary Increases
Salaries are on the rise for nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, home health aides and occupational therapists, according to recent employer survey data.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/aging-population-leads-healthcare-salary-increases
Family Doctors: An Endangered Breed
As more medical students shun primary care for higher-paid specialties, experts warn of a severe imbalance that could cripple the nation's health care system.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/16/news/economy/healthcare_doctors_shortage/?postversion=2009071610
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
3.5 Million New Healthcare Jobs Expected by 2016
Healthcare will remain the largest source of job growth in the coming years, according to a new study released by the President's Council of Economic Advisors.
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http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/235851/topic/WS_HLM2_HR/35-Million-New-Healthcare-Jobs-Expected-by-2016.html
Number of Nurses Falling as Need for Care Grows in an Aging Population
Although the economy has pushed some retired nurses back to work and kept others from retiring, there still is a shortage of nurses.
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http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/jul/12/critical-shortage/?city_local
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
3.5 Million New Healthcare Jobs Expected by 2016
Healthcare will remain the largest source of job growth in the coming years, according to a new study released by the President's Council of Economic Advisors.
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http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/235851/topic/WS_HLM2_HR/35-Million-New-Healthcare-Jobs-Expected-by-2016.html
Number of Nurses Falling as Need for Care Grows in an Aging Population
Although the economy has pushed some retired nurses back to work and kept others from retiring, there still is a shortage of nurses.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/jul/12/critical-shortage/?city_local
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Monday, July 13, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Seven of 10 Nurses Report Insufficient Staffing
A recent online poll from the American Nurses Association found that staffing problems drive nurses from positions.
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http://www.safestaffingsaveslives.org/WhatisANADoing/PollResults/Safe-Staffing-Poll-Results.aspx
Study Finds Work Satisfaction Tied to Certification Support
The Critical Care Nurses' Work Environments study found nurses consistently rated their relationships with managers and the quality of care higher when their facilities supported certification and continuing education.
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http://news.nurse.com/article/20090706/NATIONAL01/106290027/-1/frontpage
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Seven of 10 Nurses Report Insufficient Staffing
A recent online poll from the American Nurses Association found that staffing problems drive nurses from positions.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.safestaffingsaveslives.org/WhatisANADoing/PollResults/Safe-Staffing-Poll-Results.aspx
Study Finds Work Satisfaction Tied to Certification Support
The Critical Care Nurses' Work Environments study found nurses consistently rated their relationships with managers and the quality of care higher when their facilities supported certification and continuing education.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://news.nurse.com/article/20090706/NATIONAL01/106290027/-1/frontpage
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
NAS Insights for Healthcare Recruiting
Posted by Emily Hargrave, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Though Weak, Healthcare Still Posting Job Gains
Hiring at hospitals remained anemic but positive in June as unemployment in the U.S. economy rose even further on mounting job losses in manufacturing, construction and professional services.
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http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20090702/REG/307029971
Most Missouri Job Vacancies in Nursing
Missouri's health care and social assistance industries have the highest number of vacancies, a new state report shows.
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http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/06/29/daily17.html
Globally, Patients Pay the Price for Insufficient Nursing Staff
Nurses believe that heavy workloads and insufficient staff are impacting patient care and health outcomes around the world, according to research presented at the International Council of Nurses' 24th Quadrennial Congress.
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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/globally-patients-pay-price-insufficient-nursing-staff-large-workloads
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Though Weak, Healthcare Still Posting Job Gains
Hiring at hospitals remained anemic but positive in June as unemployment in the U.S. economy rose even further on mounting job losses in manufacturing, construction and professional services.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20090702/REG/307029971
Most Missouri Job Vacancies in Nursing
Missouri's health care and social assistance industries have the highest number of vacancies, a new state report shows.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/06/29/daily17.html
Globally, Patients Pay the Price for Insufficient Nursing Staff
Nurses believe that heavy workloads and insufficient staff are impacting patient care and health outcomes around the world, according to research presented at the International Council of Nurses' 24th Quadrennial Congress.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/globally-patients-pay-price-insufficient-nursing-staff-large-workloads
Friday, June 26, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
No Relief: Shortage Keeps Older Docs on the Job
Across the country, more aging doctors are finding they can't retire. In fact, there are at least 4,500 primary care doctors older than 75.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31507763/ns/health-health_care/
Healthcare Lures Students with the Promise of Jobs
In a labor market that needs a respirator, people are surging into school programs that offer training for healthcare professions.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jun/23/healthy-career-outlook-healthcare-lures-students/?printer=1/
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
No Relief: Shortage Keeps Older Docs on the Job
Across the country, more aging doctors are finding they can't retire. In fact, there are at least 4,500 primary care doctors older than 75.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31507763/ns/health-health_care/
Healthcare Lures Students with the Promise of Jobs
In a labor market that needs a respirator, people are surging into school programs that offer training for healthcare professions.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jun/23/healthy-career-outlook-healthcare-lures-students/?printer=1/
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Emily Hargrave, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Home Health Care Business Continues Growing
The latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict the personal and home-care aide industry is expected to grow by more than 50 percent between 2006 and 2016.
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http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/06/22/story14.html?b=1245643200^1848380&s=industry
America to See Shortage of Health Care Professionals
A nationwide shortage of health care professionals, especially nurses, is beginning to surface and can be taken advantage of by those left in the wake of economic crisis.
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http://www.richmondregister.com/localnews/local_story_171225810.html
Immigration: More Foreign Nurses Needed?
The U.S. nurse shortage is getting worse, but are more visas the answer, or would improved training capacity, working conditions, and pay do the trick?
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jun2009/db20090619_970033.htm
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Home Health Care Business Continues Growing
The latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict the personal and home-care aide industry is expected to grow by more than 50 percent between 2006 and 2016.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/06/22/story14.html?b=1245643200^1848380&s=industry
America to See Shortage of Health Care Professionals
A nationwide shortage of health care professionals, especially nurses, is beginning to surface and can be taken advantage of by those left in the wake of economic crisis.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.richmondregister.com/localnews/local_story_171225810.html
Immigration: More Foreign Nurses Needed?
The U.S. nurse shortage is getting worse, but are more visas the answer, or would improved training capacity, working conditions, and pay do the trick?
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jun2009/db20090619_970033.htm
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Ashley Hedlund, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
High Demand in DFW Means New Nurses Are Getting Jobs, But Not Always the Ones They Want
With the economy in Texas holding up better than across the country, nursing graduates continue to find a better job market there also.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/1418063.html
Diagnosis: A Shortage of Doctors
The relative dearth of doctors nationwide has drawn the attention of Obama administration officials, who say they are particularly concerned about a shortage of primary care providers, the main source of health care for most Americans.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/238514
Budget Initiatives Bode Well For Expanding Nurse Workforce, Improving Health Care
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee has approved three measures that will help alleviate Wisconsin's nursing shortage: a nurse workforce survey; a home for the UW School of Nursing to expand capacity; and support for a bachelor's degree nursing program in Rock County.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://gazettextra.com/news/2009/jun/08/budget-initiatives-bode-well-expanding-nurse-workf/
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
High Demand in DFW Means New Nurses Are Getting Jobs, But Not Always the Ones They Want
With the economy in Texas holding up better than across the country, nursing graduates continue to find a better job market there also.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/1418063.html
Diagnosis: A Shortage of Doctors
The relative dearth of doctors nationwide has drawn the attention of Obama administration officials, who say they are particularly concerned about a shortage of primary care providers, the main source of health care for most Americans.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/238514
Budget Initiatives Bode Well For Expanding Nurse Workforce, Improving Health Care
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee has approved three measures that will help alleviate Wisconsin's nursing shortage: a nurse workforce survey; a home for the UW School of Nursing to expand capacity; and support for a bachelor's degree nursing program in Rock County.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://gazettextra.com/news/2009/jun/08/budget-initiatives-bode-well-expanding-nurse-workf/
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director of Total Quality, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Award Recognizes Top 10 Percent of Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction
An independent healthcare ratings company has identified the top 340 hospitals in the nation for patient satisfaction.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/award-recognizes-top-10-percent-hospitals-patient-satisfaction
Long Appointment Waits May Signal Doctor Shortage
A survey of five medical specialties in 15 large metropolitan areas found that new patients can wait weeks for an appointment, suggesting the need for more physicians.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/prse0601.htm
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Award Recognizes Top 10 Percent of Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction
An independent healthcare ratings company has identified the top 340 hospitals in the nation for patient satisfaction.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/award-recognizes-top-10-percent-hospitals-patient-satisfaction
Long Appointment Waits May Signal Doctor Shortage
A survey of five medical specialties in 15 large metropolitan areas found that new patients can wait weeks for an appointment, suggesting the need for more physicians.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/01/prse0601.htm
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Recognition Days for June 2009
Posted by Ashley Hedlund, Total Quality Account Manager
In order to keep you up to date on important upcoming recognition days for the months ahead, NAS Boston will continue to post the 2009 National General & Healthcare Recognition Days. Please find the June Recognition Days below.
All month Professional Wellness Month
Increase your worth in the marketplace. Add value to your company and your customers. Be accessible, reliable and fair. Update your resume, increase your skills and learn your business completely. Become a source of reference: be visible, attend meetings and company or community socials.
http://www.WordsofWellness.com
All month National Safety Month
Increases the public’s awareness of the critical role safety and health professionals play inpreventing industrial accidents, eliminating hazards, reducing insurance costs and savinglives.
http://www.nsc.org/nsm/
All month Vision Research Month
Observance promotes vision research success and the urgent need for future studies.
http://www.preventblindness.org
Jun 1-6 National Headache Awareness Week
Focuses on educating the public about the reality and severity of headache pain as a legitimatebiological disease. Encourages sufferers to meet with a healthcare provider.
http://www.headaches.org
Jun 2 National Healthcare Recruiters Recognition Day
Recognizes healthcare recruiters, serving as nurses, allied health and physician recruiters;
human resources professionals; and working in hospitals, home care, long-term care, rehab
facilities, HMOs, schools of nursing and the military.
http://www.nahcr.com
Jun 3 National Tailors Day
Honors tailors across the U.S. Annually, the first Wednesday in June.
Jun 7-13 National Vascular Nursing Week
Recognizes and advances the specialty practice of vascular nursing and the professionals
involved in the care of people with vascular disease.
http://www.svnnet.org
Jun 7-13 National Vascular Nursing Week
Recognizes and advances the specialty practice of vascular nursing and the professionalsinvolved in the care of people with vascular disease.
http://www.svnnet.org
Jun 8-14 Automotive Service Professionals Week
To recognize automotive service industry employees, especially those who are certified.
http://www.ase.com
Jun 11-18 National Nurse Assistants’ Week
Recognizes and validates the work of the nurse assistant who provides direct care to residents
in nursing homes, in-home care, hospices and other long-term care settings.
http://www.cna-network.org
Jun 11-18 National Nursing Assistants & Direct Care Workers Week
Recognizes nursing assistants and others who provide daily for our frail and long-term carecitizens in nursing homes, home care, hospitals, hospice and long-term care settings.
http://www.cna-network.org
Jun 15-19 National Healthcare Risk Management Week
Raises the visibility of the critical role that risk managers play in healthcare. Instills occupational
pride in risk managers and raises awareness of the issues at the heart of risk management.
http://www.ashrm.org
Jun 15 National Career Nursing Assistants Day
Recognizes the longevity of service and dedication of nursing assistants who have made caringtheir life career.
http://www.cna-network.org
Jun 15-21 National Men’s Health Week
Designed to promote the benefits of preventive healthcare among men.
http://www.menshealthweek.org
Jun 19 Work at Home Father’s Day
To celebrate those fathers who have elected to work from home—either as a home-based
entrepreneur or a tele-worker.
http://www.chiefhomeofficer.com
Jun 21-28 Appreciate Your Plumbing/Heating/Cooling Professionals Week
A chance to acknowledge the great service these professionals provide in keeping us
comfortable and safe.
Jun 23 National Columnists Day
Dedicated to increasing awareness, value and the importance of contributions made by
columnists and journalists.
http://www.columnists.com/
Jun 23 United Nations Public Service Day
Highlights the contributions of public service in the development process.
http://www.un.org
In order to keep you up to date on important upcoming recognition days for the months ahead, NAS Boston will continue to post the 2009 National General & Healthcare Recognition Days. Please find the June Recognition Days below.
All month Professional Wellness Month
Increase your worth in the marketplace. Add value to your company and your customers. Be accessible, reliable and fair. Update your resume, increase your skills and learn your business completely. Become a source of reference: be visible, attend meetings and company or community socials.
http://www.WordsofWellness.com
All month National Safety Month
Increases the public’s awareness of the critical role safety and health professionals play inpreventing industrial accidents, eliminating hazards, reducing insurance costs and savinglives.
http://www.nsc.org/nsm/
All month Vision Research Month
Observance promotes vision research success and the urgent need for future studies.
http://www.preventblindness.org
Jun 1-6 National Headache Awareness Week
Focuses on educating the public about the reality and severity of headache pain as a legitimatebiological disease. Encourages sufferers to meet with a healthcare provider.
http://www.headaches.org
Jun 2 National Healthcare Recruiters Recognition Day
Recognizes healthcare recruiters, serving as nurses, allied health and physician recruiters;
human resources professionals; and working in hospitals, home care, long-term care, rehab
facilities, HMOs, schools of nursing and the military.
http://www.nahcr.com
Jun 3 National Tailors Day
Honors tailors across the U.S. Annually, the first Wednesday in June.
Jun 7-13 National Vascular Nursing Week
Recognizes and advances the specialty practice of vascular nursing and the professionals
involved in the care of people with vascular disease.
http://www.svnnet.org
Jun 7-13 National Vascular Nursing Week
Recognizes and advances the specialty practice of vascular nursing and the professionalsinvolved in the care of people with vascular disease.
http://www.svnnet.org
Jun 8-14 Automotive Service Professionals Week
To recognize automotive service industry employees, especially those who are certified.
http://www.ase.com
Jun 11-18 National Nurse Assistants’ Week
Recognizes and validates the work of the nurse assistant who provides direct care to residents
in nursing homes, in-home care, hospices and other long-term care settings.
http://www.cna-network.org
Jun 11-18 National Nursing Assistants & Direct Care Workers Week
Recognizes nursing assistants and others who provide daily for our frail and long-term carecitizens in nursing homes, home care, hospitals, hospice and long-term care settings.
http://www.cna-network.org
Jun 15-19 National Healthcare Risk Management Week
Raises the visibility of the critical role that risk managers play in healthcare. Instills occupational
pride in risk managers and raises awareness of the issues at the heart of risk management.
http://www.ashrm.org
Jun 15 National Career Nursing Assistants Day
Recognizes the longevity of service and dedication of nursing assistants who have made caringtheir life career.
http://www.cna-network.org
Jun 15-21 National Men’s Health Week
Designed to promote the benefits of preventive healthcare among men.
http://www.menshealthweek.org
Jun 19 Work at Home Father’s Day
To celebrate those fathers who have elected to work from home—either as a home-based
entrepreneur or a tele-worker.
http://www.chiefhomeofficer.com
Jun 21-28 Appreciate Your Plumbing/Heating/Cooling Professionals Week
A chance to acknowledge the great service these professionals provide in keeping us
comfortable and safe.
Jun 23 National Columnists Day
Dedicated to increasing awareness, value and the importance of contributions made by
columnists and journalists.
http://www.columnists.com/
Jun 23 United Nations Public Service Day
Highlights the contributions of public service in the development process.
http://www.un.org
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Ashley Hedlund, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Also, click here to view our most recent Recruitment Hotsheet:
May 2009: Healthcare Information Technology Recruitment Hotsheet
Opportunities for LPNs Dry Up (at least for awhile)
The nursing industry overall has suffered a bit in the economic downturn, but LPNs may be the sole nursing segment where jobs are hard to find, according to educators, state officials and nurses.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.medcitynews.com/index.php/2009/05/boom-market-for-lpns-goes-bust-at-least-for-awhile/
Emergency Physicians Demand Outpacing Supply
The number of the nation's nearly 40,000 clinically active emergency physicians is not adequate to treat the growing number of people who visit emergency departments every year, according to the recently released National Study of the Emergency Physician Workforce.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.medicalnewsinc.com/news.php?viewStory=233
Doctor Shortage in Rural Minnesota Reaches Crisis
Rural Minnesota has 13 percent of the state's population, but only five percent of all Minnesota physicians practice there, according to the Minnesota Hospital Association.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/05/13/ruraldoctors/
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Also, click here to view our most recent Recruitment Hotsheet:
May 2009: Healthcare Information Technology Recruitment Hotsheet
Opportunities for LPNs Dry Up (at least for awhile)
The nursing industry overall has suffered a bit in the economic downturn, but LPNs may be the sole nursing segment where jobs are hard to find, according to educators, state officials and nurses.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.medcitynews.com/index.php/2009/05/boom-market-for-lpns-goes-bust-at-least-for-awhile/
Emergency Physicians Demand Outpacing Supply
The number of the nation's nearly 40,000 clinically active emergency physicians is not adequate to treat the growing number of people who visit emergency departments every year, according to the recently released National Study of the Emergency Physician Workforce.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.medicalnewsinc.com/news.php?viewStory=233
Doctor Shortage in Rural Minnesota Reaches Crisis
Rural Minnesota has 13 percent of the state's population, but only five percent of all Minnesota physicians practice there, according to the Minnesota Hospital Association.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/05/13/ruraldoctors/
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Ashley Hedlund, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Health Care Sector Continues Job Growth
During a time of rising layoffs, company closings and cut hours, some local companies continue to hire.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/05/11/news/wb_voice.20090511.t.pg5.cv11cdjobs_s1.2514124_top4.txt
With Shortages Abounding, Nurses Training Needs Some TLC
Nursing is one of the few professions that has not been affected by the recession. Colleges report more students are interested in it; pay and benefits are up; and health care facilities report more jobs than they can fill.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/665969.html?imw=Y
Filling the Gaps With Midlevel Health Providers
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development labels the PA profession high demand, projecting the number of PA jobs will increase between 2006-2016.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/may/12/filling-gaps-midlevel-health-providers/
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Health Care Sector Continues Job Growth
During a time of rising layoffs, company closings and cut hours, some local companies continue to hire.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/05/11/news/wb_voice.20090511.t.pg5.cv11cdjobs_s1.2514124_top4.txt
With Shortages Abounding, Nurses Training Needs Some TLC
Nursing is one of the few professions that has not been affected by the recession. Colleges report more students are interested in it; pay and benefits are up; and health care facilities report more jobs than they can fill.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/665969.html?imw=Y
Filling the Gaps With Midlevel Health Providers
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development labels the PA profession high demand, projecting the number of PA jobs will increase between 2006-2016.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/may/12/filling-gaps-midlevel-health-providers/
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Emily Hargrave, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Stepping Up to the Plate
Similar to most medical facilities across the country, Norwalk Hospital, a 366-bed nonprofit community hospital in Connecticut, is feeling the effects of the nationwide nursing shortage.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://lpn.advanceweb.com/editorial/content/editorial.aspx?CC=30900
Nursing Crisis Looms Over Iowa
Since there is already a shortage of qualified instructors for existing nursing programs, the reality that a large percentage of advance faculty will retire in the next five years makes creating new faculty members a priority.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://iowaindependent.com/14658/nursing-crisis-looms-over-iowa
Michigan Facing Growing Doctor Shortage
A new survey suggests Michigan faces a growing shortage of physicians.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=10299394&nav=menu25_2
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Stepping Up to the Plate
Similar to most medical facilities across the country, Norwalk Hospital, a 366-bed nonprofit community hospital in Connecticut, is feeling the effects of the nationwide nursing shortage.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://lpn.advanceweb.com/editorial/content/editorial.aspx?CC=30900
Nursing Crisis Looms Over Iowa
Since there is already a shortage of qualified instructors for existing nursing programs, the reality that a large percentage of advance faculty will retire in the next five years makes creating new faculty members a priority.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://iowaindependent.com/14658/nursing-crisis-looms-over-iowa
Michigan Facing Growing Doctor Shortage
A new survey suggests Michigan faces a growing shortage of physicians.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=10299394&nav=menu25_2
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Jillian Malenfant, Total Quality Account Manager
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Has the Recession Solved the Nursing Shortage? Experts Say No
The recession may have given some hospitals a temporary reprieve from chronic nursing shortages, but it isn't curing the longer-term problem and it may even be making it worse, according to one expert.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/product.jsp?id=41728
Virginia Hospitals Leverage Recruitment, Retention Tools to Ease Nurse Shortage
Amid a regional nursing shortage, Northern Virginia hospitals have been launching initiatives, often relying on resources from local and state governments, aimed at training, hiring and retaining R.N.s.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.rwjf.org/humancapital/digest.jsp?id=10404
U.S. Faces Growing Doctor Shortages
The United States is facing a shortage of primary care physicians just as they're needed most to treat people who gain new benefits, lawmakers say.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/04/27/US-faces-growing-doctor-shortages/UPI-50441240832817/
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Has the Recession Solved the Nursing Shortage? Experts Say No
The recession may have given some hospitals a temporary reprieve from chronic nursing shortages, but it isn't curing the longer-term problem and it may even be making it worse, according to one expert.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/product.jsp?id=41728
Virginia Hospitals Leverage Recruitment, Retention Tools to Ease Nurse Shortage
Amid a regional nursing shortage, Northern Virginia hospitals have been launching initiatives, often relying on resources from local and state governments, aimed at training, hiring and retaining R.N.s.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.rwjf.org/humancapital/digest.jsp?id=10404
U.S. Faces Growing Doctor Shortages
The United States is facing a shortage of primary care physicians just as they're needed most to treat people who gain new benefits, lawmakers say.
Click on the link below to read article...
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/04/27/US-faces-growing-doctor-shortages/UPI-50441240832817/
NAS Insights provides customized market, media, demographic and other recruitment communications information as part of our service to our clients. Visit us at http://nasrecruitment.com/talenttips/nasInsights.html.
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