It seems doctors and clinical organizations are still adjusting to the new era of healthcare consumerism. Today, your patients are more likely than ever to research your facility, comment on their experience, and make decisions based on online reviews — even over clinical performance. But those online reviews can do more than attract or repel Read More
Clinical leadership is one thing, but organizational leadership requires more than medical acumen. Becoming a modern physician leader is the next iteration in your healthcare career that can provide you with new challenges and rewards. This article will help you understand the skills you’ll need to evolve into a physician leadership role and the steps Read More
If your healthcare facility is experiencing losses from the ranks of your clinical teams, you are not alone. While the rest of the nation has been experiencing historically low unemployment, highly skilled workers in healthcare are even more in demand than almost any other job category. This leaves healthcare organizations vulnerable as they seek to Read More
We’ve talked a lot lately about the looming shortage of clinical providers. Doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners, and personal caregivers will all be in high demand in the coming years. But the short supply of clinical talent stretches into the mental health field as well; there is an extensive psychiatrist shortage expected in the coming years. Read More
In many HR departments and recruiting circles, the discussion centers on Millennials and how to attract and retain them. While Millennials have now surpassed Baby Boomers as the predominant force in the marketplace, a reality that should be noted is that Baby Boomers and GenXers are living and working longer. With healthcare about to experience Read More
In 2020, healthcare recruiters and their healthcare hiring team partners will have to work even harder to attract primary care providers from an increasingly tight labor pool. We know there is a labor shortage of qualified doctors, dentists, advanced practitioners and behavioral health specialists looming, so our proactive efforts to build a pipeline of qualified Read More
It’s harder to recruit clinical teams for rural health centers. Healthcare professionals can be concerned that the workload is higher, or they may have difficulty taking time off. They may worry about geographic isolation and a lack of activities for their families. Or, they may believe there will be fewer opportunities for advancement or continuing Read More
Many FQHC leaders tend to shy away from candidates that need visa sponsorship. Their thinking is that it is a complex process and expensive. UHC Solutions dba thefqhcrecruiters.com has had success with many of these candidates over its 21 year history. As the provider shortage continues unabated, FQHCs are realizing the advantages of recruiting great Read More
The biggest concern about utilizing the services of staffing and recruiting agencies is the risk versus return. It’s a question every client asks us; how do we measure our return on investment in your work? We typically share some of the metrics to look for in a recruitment agency, as well as how UHC Solutions Read More
The mind/body connection is the idea behind integrated behavioral healthcare, a practice that seeks to coordinate both mental and physical clinical treatments. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) defines integrated behavioral health as: The care a patient experiences as a result of a team of primary care and behavioral health clinicians, working together Read More