Healthcare IT Leaders Named One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.

Healthcare IT Leaders, an IT consulting and workforce solutions company, is ranked among the largest staffing firms in the United States for 2022, according to a new report from Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Issued annually, SIA's "Largest US Staffing Firms" list uses U.S. staffing revenue to rank firms generating at least $100 million over the […]

Read More

What is Advanced Scheduling? Q & A with Dave Johnson

Labor shortages and cost pressures make it more critical than ever for healthcare organizations to "get the schedule right." So we asked our UKG Practice Leader Dave Johnson to tell us more about the role of Advanced Scheduling as part of a larger Workforce Management (WFM) solution. Why is scheduling such a critical component of […]

Read More

EHR Implementation Challenges: Strategies for Success

Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system is an intensive undertaking, especially for large healthcare organizations. Health systems often report EHR implementation costs far exceeding budgets. Why is this? EHR roll-outs face considerable challenges, including cost overages, timeline issues, workflow disruption, staff resistance, and technical difficulties. In this blog post, we explore strategies to navigate […]

Read More

The Benefits of an EHR System

Electronic health records (EHRs) sit at the core of healthcare's ongoing digital transformation as a technology that promises tremendous benefits for large hospitals, health systems, and public health organizations. By transitioning to digital records, healthcare organizations can unlock innovations in patient care, research, cost savings, convenience, and overall efficiency. In this blog post, we will […]

Read More

Keys to a Successful Chart Abstraction Project

Most of us have years of stored digital phone data, like contacts, apps, texts, and maybe a few selfies, that we’re pretty dependent on. So, when we upgrade or switch phones, we’ve come to expect that our data will easily transfer and be accessible on our new device. The same is true with medical records. […]

Read More

Hiring an Epic Team? Start with a plan.

The decision to purchase an Epic Systems electronic medical record (EMR) is typically one of the largest strategic investments a hospital or health system will make. With Epic at the center of your patient care strategy, you will want to hire the best and brightest Epic-skilled talent you can find. But here's the problem: so […]

Read More

5 Mindful Practices for Reducing Stress at Work

April is National Stress Awareness Month—time for raising awareness about the causes and cures for the growing stress epidemic within the United States. The unpredictable experiences of the past two years have left many feeling depleted and at risk for the negative impacts of chronic stress. What begins as physical symptoms of stress such as […]

Read More

Four Warning Signs You’ve Outgrown Your HCM System

Most folks own an old, beloved pair of shoes. Looking past the worn soles and tearing seams, we hold onto these relics because we can’t bear throwing them out (so much history!) and the initial discomfort of breaking in new footwear (not to mention the upfront price). Holding onto outdated and underperforming human capital management […]

Read More

Five Reasons to Partner with an EHR Consulting Firm

As healthcare organizations aim to effectively rollout, optimize, and manage electronic health record (EHR) systems, partnering with an experienced external consulting and training firm can be invaluable. During major initiatives like EHR implementations, upgrades, or transitions, leadership must ensure their staff is thoroughly trained while minimizing disruptions to clinical workflows. However, most IT departments are […]

Read More

Considerations for a Successful EHR Integration

The widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) has revolutionized the management and transfer of patient information across the healthcare ecosystem. However, to realize the vision of consolidated data views spanning care facilities, these disparate EHR systems must be integrated through interoperable interfaces. Effective integration weaves together discrete data repositories into a cohesive fabric, enabling […]

Read More