On Demand: Future-Proofing Healthcare With New Staffing Models-Presentation Slides

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The document discusses the challenges and solutions related to healthcare staffing, highlighting an emerging crisis due to a shortage of healthcare professionals, specifically nurses and physicians, anticipated by 2030. This shortage is compounded by an aging workforce, with 20% of physicians aged 65 or older, dissatisfaction with existing employment models among millennials, and a high cost associated with staffing. Several healthcare facilities, such as The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts and Alabama Orthopedic Clinic, are experiencing operational challenges due to staffing issues, resulting in closures or service transitions.<br /><br />To address these issues, new staffing models are being explored to future-proof healthcare. Emerging solutions include leveraging locum tenens staffing agencies and vendor management software (VMS) to optimize workforce management. Locums provide flexibility in staffing, while VMS offers efficient management of contingent workers through data-driven analytics, vendor comparison, and automation. These solutions aim to save time, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.<br /><br />Vemsta, a technology-enabled staffing platform, is presented as a significant solution, emphasizing its ability to streamline workforce management for healthcare entities. By providing a digital credentialing platform, Vemsta reduces the administrative burden of tracking credentials and timesheets, offering an average of 10% savings on locum expenditure. It facilitates a move from manual to automated processes, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.<br /><br />The document describes the integration of human touch with technological efficiency as a path forward in effective healthcare staffing management, aiming to address cost, quality, and transparency challenges within the healthcare system. This integration is critical for healthcare entities seeking to navigate and manage the complex landscape of staffing shortages and demands effectively.

Keywords

healthcare staffing

shortage crisis

aging workforce

locum tenens

vendor management software

Vemsta platform

operational efficiency

digital credentialing

staffing solutions

workforce management