The memorandum seeks ways to collaborate on channeling students to work in federal health roles and forms a national model for how universities and federal agencies can work together to meet critical workforce needs.
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Funding will expand the number of nurses and primary care physicians, promote behavioral health integration into pediatric care, and support behavioral health needs of children in families impacted by the opioid crisis.
SAMHSA announced over $65 million in grant awards and notices of funding opportunity to help tackle mental health and substance use crises – two key pillars in the President’s Unity Agenda.
New investments will make it easier for social workers to practice across state lines, increase behavioral health access, and better facilitate telehealth services; Funding builds on HRSA’s work to support licensure compacts to improve access to primary care and psychology.
Today’s Talent Tuesday is brought to you by FINN Voices and TruBridge. Listen in as host Beth Friedman talks to Amaris McComas, Chief People Officer at TruBridge. TruBridge is an innovative health company that is successfully transitioning from legacy health IT to digital health solutions through a people-first culture and an agile work environment.
By Harris Meyer – Many physicians and nurses are happy about the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts. But they are disappointed that it may not protect those who work for nonprofit hospitals and health care facilities…
HRSA increases loan repayment amounts by 50% for primary care providers who commit to practicing in high need and rural areas. Additional loan repayment available for primary care providers who commit to serve in shortage areas, demonstrate fluency in Spanish.
Across the board, healthcare leaders are focused on one of their most important assets: employees. Talent acquisition and retention is among the top three areas of business focus, a top investment priority, and among their top concerns.
By Karen Conley DNP RN – In recent years, burnout and workforce issues have dominated the headlines. As continuous news cycle about the impact: longer wait times, reduced availability of services, increased healthcare costs, fewer providers, and reduced quality of care, to name a few.