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The holidays can be stressful for the healthcare professionals on your team. These 10 perks show you care and may even help you retain more of them over the long term.

New York’s healthcare system is facing a critical challenge: a “pervasive” shortage of healthcare workers, especially Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

The factors contributing to Pennsylvania nursing home closures and sales aren't so different from those impacting nursing homes nationwide. Learn more about the state that could be foretelling the nation's future.

While VMS platforms are useful, many hospitals are exploring solutions that connect them directly with independent licensed professionals, offering a technology-driven, streamlined approach that complements VMS frameworks.

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration — but for schedulers in healthcare facilities, they also bring many challenges. From balancing a surge in time-off requests to ensuring adequate coverage, navigating the holiday season requires a proactive approach to keep operations running smoothly. If the thought of wrangling the upcoming holiday shift requests has you stressed, here are five practical tips to help you keep your sanity intact.

ShiftKey CRO Brandon Tappan highlights the urgent need for healthcare organizations to address the burnout epidemic and introduced practical strategies for rethinking workforce management.

As healthcare technology evolves, Emergency Departments (EDs) and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are finding new ways to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Below, we highlight some of the most impactful technology trends shaping these acute care environments.

Travel contracts have long been a go-to option for hospitals needing additional clinical support. While they serve a purpose, they don’t address every use case and come with a few significant drawbacks: they can be costly, wasteful and rigid. In contrast, tech-driven solutions offer a more flexible, per diem approach that allows hospitals to better manage workforce needs in real-time, providing a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional travel contracts.

ShiftKey recently made headlines in a segment aired on local news stations across the country, highlighting our recent findings on how social media is influencing career choices for younger generations. ShiftKey’s Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer, Regan Parker, shared key insights from our research, shedding light on how platforms like TikTok and Instagram are steering younger generations away from essential "hero jobs,” such as nursing, firefighting and teaching.