When the COVID-19 public health crisis subsided, Congress extended the program, but only through the end of 2024. Here, Jim Kendrick, CEO of Community Hospital Corporation, presents a compelling case for making the program permanent.
Most health systems recognize the urgent need for more dynamic, efficient and comprehensive workforce strategies. Fortunately, new models are emerging to improve staffing management in a sector that will struggle with labor scarcity and financial difficulty for the foreseeable future.