Category: careers

Staff Shortages Are Hammering Long-term Care Facilities, Home Care Agencies, and Families

A new industry survey reports that only 1 percent of nursing homes and 4 percent of assisted living facilities (ALFs) say they are fully staffed, while 89 percent of nursing homes and 82 percent of ALFs report moderate or severe shortages.

Slack Is Needed If The Digital Transformation Of Healthcare Is To Succeed

Despite the hype around the digital transformation of healthcare, the true impact has been limited. If meaningful change is to occur, it needs far more slack in the system than is likely as a result of the pressure placed by Covid on it

IRS Delivers Covid-19 Surprise To Workers:  A Chance To Redo Their Health Plan And FSA Choices

New IRS guidance provides flexibility for employers and employees when it comes to workplace healthcare choices, including health plans as well as healthcare and dependent care FSAs, for 2021.

Poll: 57% Of Americans Say Co-Workers Should Have To Take Coronavirus Vaccine

It is legal for employers in the U.S. to require employees to get vaccinated, with some exceptions.

Poll: 54% Of Remote Workers Hope To Continue After Pandemic

A majority of people who are working from home say the transition has been easy.

Report: More Half Of Black, Hispanic And Native American Workers Have Jobs That Can’t Be Done Remotely

The Urban Institute researchers said the increased risk of exposure contributes to the higher case and death rates among these demographics.

Thanksgiving Plans Derailed? Give Thanks Anyway (Your Mental Health Will Thank You)

Your emotions shape your reality. It’s why giving thanks in tough times is good for your mental health and future success.

Trump Maligns Doctors And Outrages The AMA And Healthcare Professionals

Career healthcare professionals are outraged by President Trump’s accusations, and they speak out to defend the honor and integrity of the profession.

KIND, NAMI: How More Doctors Can Get Mental Health Support, Change Medical Licensing

Thirty-two of 50 state medical boards in the U.S. ask medical license applicants mental health questions that are “well outside the limits of ADA standards.”

Real Men Don’t Sleep: Research Finds This Masculine Stereotype Hurts Men

Researchers have found that getting less sleep is perceived as manly, even though sleep loss harms men’s health.