Travel nursing rose in popularity in the 1980s in response to nursing staff shortages but exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, the vast majority of hospitals hired travel nurses to support their teams. In 2022, the demand for travel nurses rose...
Clinical trials are when researchers study a behavioral, medical, or surgical intervention on people to determine its safety and effectiveness. Trials can be focused on medications, medical devices, vaccines, or diets. They are essential to identify ways to enhance...
Today, more than 30 million Americans are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. With the increasing popularity of MA, health plan organizations must prepare by having the right staff to scale their business so they can take on more members and improve their...
Partly because of a muddled economic outlook in the U.S., tens of thousands of technology workers have been laid off by “Big Tech,” injecting much needed skills into the technology labor pool. Despite this, the talent supply continues to struggle to meet demand. Let’s...
Clinical trials require a team effort from many personnel, including sponsors, staff, and participants. They’re critically important for the public’s well-being, yet increasingly difficult to staff and fill with participants. Fortunately, by understanding the current...
From burnout to anxiety and depression to economic worries, many Americans are facing mental health challenges. Nearly a third of adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression at the beginning of 2023, with a large portion of people experiencing symptoms in their...