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We Are Almost Back to Normal Post-COVID, Except When it Comes to Nurse Staffing

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Nurses make up the largest section of the healthcare profession and spend more time with patients than any other care team member. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people learned the incredible impact hospital nurses have...more

Carlton Fields

[Event] The Heartbeat of Innovation: Tampa's Medical District Initiative - June 4th, Tampa, FL

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Inspired by renowned medical districts in the nation’s greatest cities, Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have partnered with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council to create a life...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

In a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than...

In what has become an annual tradition, California – that fabled workers’ paradise on earth – has enacted a slew of new laws that, come January, may keep even the most hearty HR professionals up at night. As we reported...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Health Law Diagnosis - Kentucky Governor Signs Bill Aimed at Mitigating Healthcare Workforce Shortages: Beginning of a Trend?

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On March 22, 2023, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 200, referred to as the “Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Development Act” (“the Bill”), into law. The Bill was enacted in response to current healthcare...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Changing Healthcare Wage Trends: How to Stay Competitive in a Dynamic Market

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With 2023 underway, healthcare organizations continue to prioritize employee retention and recruitment in the face of economic trends impacting the healthcare industry, such as significant staff shortages, employee turnover,...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Seven Things Healthcare Employers Should Expect in 2023

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As we leave 2022 behind us, here are seven things healthcare employers should watch for in 2023. 1. Medical Residents and Interns Unionizing. Yes, you read that right. 2022 saw organizing among these groups on both...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Who is a Manager or Supervisor Excluded from California’s Healthcare Worker Retention Payment Program?

In a recent blog post, we described general registration and application considerations for employers seeking to enroll in California’s new Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Retention Payment Program (the “WRP”)...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Important Deadline Approaches for California Healthcare Employers to Apply for Worker Retention Payments

On June 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to stabilize and promote the retention of California’s healthcare workforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This response included the allocation of $1.3...more

Fisher Phillips

Two-Thirds of Nurses Poised to Quit in Coming Years: 8 Steps Healthcare Employers Can Take to Address Potential Mass Exodus

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A recent survey by staffing company ShiftMed reported that two-thirds of nurses expressed an inclination to leave the profession within the next two years, a staggering jump from the 50% who expressed that intention just last...more

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Can Money Buy Happiness? New York Seeks to Retain Health Care Workers Through its New Bonus Initiative

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​​​​​​​Last month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus (HWB) Program, an initiative to increase New York’s health care workforce by 20% over the next five...more

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New York State Announces Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program Requiring Employers to Administer Bonuses

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On August 3, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the $1.2 billion dollar Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program aimed at rewarding and retaining frontline healthcare and mental hygiene...more

Fisher Phillips

5 Steps Nursing Homes Can Take to Address Pandemic Fallout and New Regulatory Hurdles

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Nursing homes care for one of the most vulnerable populations in the country, yet have borne the brunt of a harsh reality over the past two years and counting. Even while pandemic-related death rates decrease, staffing...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Four Key Takeaways from the American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration Annual Conference

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The American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) recently held an incredibly useful conference bringing together healthcare human resources leaders from around the country. Here are four key...more

Fisher Phillips

Snapshot on Healthcare Industry: February 2022

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Welcome to FP Snapshot on Healthcare, where we take a quick look at some of the most significant current workplace law issues, including hot non-COVID-19 issues, with an emphasis on the practical impact of how they affect...more

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Pandemic-Fueled Staffing Shortages Threaten Nursing Homes – 5 Ideas to Help Stem the Tide

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Nursing homes provide crucial services in our society. While caring for our vulnerable family members and friends, nursing homes (or “NHs”) themselves have become some of the most vulnerable businesses in this country, due in...more

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Top 10 Workplace Law Predictions for 2022

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Workplace law has changed dramatically over the past two years of the pandemic. Unfortunately, 2022 (or is it “2020 too”?) is shaping up to be another year full of new rules and regulations within this volatile area of law....more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] Retaining & Protecting Healthcare Personnel in Today's Challenging Environment - October 5th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

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Retaining and keeping healthcare personnel safe in today’s stressful and volatile workplace is challenging, at best. CDF has brought together two experts to address the top concerns in these areas and to provide practical...more

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[Webinar] Employment Law Compliance Strategies for Healthcare Industry: COVID, Internal Investigations, Wage & Hour & More -...

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CDF Labor Law has designed a series of complimentary webinars on employment-related topics specifically designed for our friends and colleagues in the healthcare industry. CDF’s Healthcare Education Week will run October 4-8,...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

California Legislature Considers Bills Supporting Hazard Pay For Grocery And Health Care Industries

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Despite the Governor’s recent announcement for a tentative reopening of the state by June, California’s legislature has been busy passing COVID-19-related laws. At the end of March, the Governor signed Senate Bill 95, which...more

Fisher Phillips

Both Questions and Innovations Abound as Healthcare Services Increasingly Look To Gig Workers

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As the gig economy surges, on-demand workers are popping up in wider variety of industries. Trends indicate that the proportion of the U.S. workforce engaging in some form of gig arrangement will continue to increase, rising...more

Baker Donelson

Shaping the Workforce: Emerging Trends for Long Term Care Employers

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The quality of long term care service is directly tied to the quality of employees providing that care. To ensure the best possible outcomes for residents, long term care providers must build and maintain an effective,...more

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