Advanced scheduling helps healthcare organizations match staffing to expected demand, required skills, labor rules, employee availability, and operational priorities. A basic calendar or spreadsheet records the schedule. An advanced process uses workforce data and defined rules to help managers build it and respond when conditions change. In a hospital, a scheduling decision can affect labor […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4, 2025 introduced a tax benefit that sounds simple: employees can deduct a portion of their overtime compensation from federal taxable income. But for healthcare providers already running complex payroll and workforce management environments, this is not a tax policy discussion. It's a systems […]
Give your heart some love by celebrating American Heart Month throughout February! No need for expensive chocolates. Exercise is the best way to treat your (sweet)heart. According to the American Heart Association, regular physical activity can lower bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, and manage high blood pressure. You don’t need to schedule a personal trainer […]
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 […]
The OSHA vaccinate or test mandate is officially dead, yet many questions remain for how employers can best move forward this year. Variations on the mandate remain applicable for certain businesses (see healthcare) and in select cities and states. Absent regulation, many companies are still forging ahead with vaccination and regular testing programs. The burden […]
While many employers are breathing a sigh of relief now that the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked OSHA’s vaccinate-or-test mandate, the difficult and daily challenge of managing COVID-19 risks in the workplace doesn’t go away. COVID-related absenteeism is on the rise, return-to-work plans are on hold, and Omicron-fueled outbreaks continue to cause short-term worksite closures […]
Staying productive throughout the workday can sometimes feel like an impossible feat. Indeed, numerous studies show it's highly challenging to maintain a consistently high work output throughout the day, regardless of how many cups of coffee we have in hand. But the science of productivity also offers several practical ways (besides a caffeine addiction) to […]
‘Tis the season for giving thanks and giving back. It’s been our privilege to support a variety of charitable causes in 2021 through our employee CARES program, including: A Second Later Black Child Development Institute Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School WorkStudy program Cerner Charitable Foundation The Lionheart School WORKS program Family Promise of North […]
The 2019 Epic UGM Conference was far out, and we’re here to share our favorite moments from the event and relive all of the excitement! It happened to be Epic’s 40th birthday, and it sure was a dy-no-mite party. This totally tubular occasion was made possible by our enthusiastic attendees and speakers, who have a […]
If you’re among the 3.9 million Americans who have the freedom to work remotely, you already understand the freedom and flexibility it provides. While it’s one of the best perks to be able to work from home, remote workers do face certain challenges that in-office employees don’t. Opportunities for meeting new people are limited when […]
Healthcare IT Leaders has spent a large part of 2018 lending a helping hand to charities and organizations we hold close to our heart. Not only is donating and helping these causes rewarding to us–it has a positive effect on our communities and makes a difference to the people in them. Here’s what we’ve been […]
It's been an amazing 2018 here at Healthcare IT Leaders. We're so grateful to all of our clients, consultants and associates—you really do make us smile! It's also our joy to share our gifts with others. Whether through our annual Christmas tree giveaways, or our special work-study partnership with the students at Cristo Rey […]