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Today's workforce challenges are unsustainable. Without major changes to care delivery, traditional challenges like burnout and turnover — especially among early career staff — will diminish quality of care. While status quo solutions and quick fixes are not enough, find out how you can leverage technology to address many of the root causes of the workforce crisis.

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Learn the 4 ways to create an environment of trust for your team

Breakthrough leadership starts with trust. Learn how to create a team environment in which trust thrives — and unlock the full potential of your employees.

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Listen to Advisory Board experts discuss how to grapple with the nursing shortage and its systemwide implications

Host Rachel Woods speaks with Advisory Board's Chief Nursing Officer, Carol Boston, and two leaders from University Hospitals about their experiences navigating the complexity of the workforce shortage.

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Discover 3 ways to strategically deploy APPs in primary care

Advanced practice providers (APPs) are on track to outnumber physicians in primary care across the United States. Discover three distinct strategies for deploying APPs to increase access to primary care in rural markets, improve chronic disease management, and test the viability of new business ideas.

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Mythbuster

Millennials and Gen Z aren't to blame for the shortage of bedside nurses

There aren't enough nurses willing to work in hospitals at the bedside, and it's not just because the younger generations are different. Find out why the expectations of the bedside nursing role, not the nurses themselves, are at the root of the shortage — and how attention needs to shift toward redesigning a role that meets the needs of all generations of nurses.

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Virtual nursing's impact on staffing ratios and costs

Virtual nursing is often seen as a solution to rising labor costs and staffing pressures in healthcare, but can it really allow for higher nurse-to-patient ratios and reduce costs? Read our research to find out how virtual nursing can support care delivery without leading to burnout.

Expert Insight

The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

By stepping back and taking a moment to consider all available moves, leaders can overcome impulsivity and make more informed decisions. Discover the power of pause and learn how to counter the speed-over-effectiveness culture at work.

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Build a diverse and sustainable workforce pipeline

Build a more diverse and sustainable clinician pipeline by assessing your current workforce and building paths for underrepresented groups to become clinicians.

Case Study

How L.A. Care designed a provider loan repayment program

Learn to create a competitive advantage to attract primary care providers into safety net settings with a physician loan repayment program (PLRP).

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How Family Care Specialists built a pipeline to increase workforce diversity

Learn how Family Care Specialists Medical Group built a pipeline to increase diversity in the health professions and address physician shortages.

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The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

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Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

Relying solely on authority figures for leadership hinders productivity and progress in your organization. Find out how to expand your team's leadership capacity and create a collaborative culture that encourages staff to speak up and take risks, even in virtual settings.

Market Insights

4 common pitfalls in care standardization — and how to overcome them

Care standardization efforts can improve clinical efficiency and quality, while also leading to significant cost savings. However, four common pitfalls frequently stand in the way of sustained progress on care standardization. Learn about these pitfalls and how health system leaders can overcome them to unlock the full benefits of care standardization.

Research

The foundational forces affecting pharma today and beyond

In a rapidly changing pharmaceutical landscape, three foundational forces are set to shape the industry's future: artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug development, the urgent need for health equity, and the role of patient-reported outcomes. Discover why these forces are critical for manufacturers to consider in their strategic planning for 2025 and beyond.

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3 ways life sciences leaders can advance health equity and improve patient outcomes

In 2020, Advisory Board identified workforce, community efforts, and patient outcomes as the three pillars of health equity. While life sciences organizations have made gains in workforce and community efforts, addressing patient outcome inequities remains a challenge. Discover three actionable ways life sciences companies can strengthen their commitment to health equity and drive positive change in patient outcomes.

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3 keys to successful integration of VR technology in healthcare

Virtual reality (VR) utilization in healthcare is on the rise, but organizations must address workflow friction and patient bias to fully capitalize on its potential. Explore the three strategies for strategically incorporating VR technology that will allow healthcare providers and developers to optimize its benefits for both staff and patients.

Mythbuster

Millennials and Gen Z aren't to blame for the shortage of bedside nurses

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3 ways life sciences leaders can advance health equity and improve patient outcomes

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The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

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3 underlying causes of nurse recruitment and retention challenges

Nursing leaders continue to face recruitment and retention challenges. But a recent AONL survey highlights the underlying factors contributing to this struggle, including emotional health, workplace violence, and technology adoption.

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4 essential EOY conversations to have with your nursing team

End-of-year discussions are essential for nursing teams to assess progress and plan for the future. The Radio Advisory podcast team created a conversation guide, based on insights from recent episodes, to help you facilitate meaningful and productive discussions around technology strategies, health equity, workforce shortages, and more.

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Becoming a vendor of choice: 3 strategies to engage providers tackling a workforce crisis

Provider organizations are seeking digital health solutions to navigate their current workforce crisis, and the most successful vendors will be the ones that effectively engage with providers and address their concerns. Learn how vendors can demonstrate how their solutions tackle workforce challenges and deliver substantial short- and long-term returns on investment.

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The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

Expert Insight

Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

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3 ways to bring your true self to work and inspire others

Authenticity is the key to effective leadership, but it can be challenging to be true to yourself in a professional world that often seems to demand conformity. Learn three powerful ways to lead authentically and inspire others to do the same.

Expert Insight

3 ways to engage and motivate your team in uncertain times

In the face of constant change and limited resources, healthcare leaders need to keep their teams motivated and engaged. Explore three powerful leadership moves that can help boost team spirit and productivity, ensuring your team thrives even in uncertain times.

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The data healthcare leaders need to know for 2025

Stay ahead of the curve with the most crucial healthcare data for 2025. Covering topics from health system financial performance to drug industry trends, these data slides provide key insights and actionable information for strategic planning and decision-making in the year ahead.

Case Study

How Frederick Health saved $2.3M through remote patient monitoring

Facing high readmissions and ED utilization rates, Frederick Health created a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program for patients transitioning out of home health services. Discover the three key strategies they employed to achieve high patient satisfaction, improved health outcomes, and cost savings of $2.3 million annually.

Toolkit

How to evaluate the readiness of new graduate RNs

Ensure the success of your new graduate nurses with our survey implementation toolkit. Designed to capture feedback from novice to experienced nurses across 36 key competencies, our performance survey helps identify areas of improvement to advance new nurse proficiency.

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5 strategies to deploy (and empower) APPs in cancer care

As demand for cancer services increases and an oncology workforce shortage looms, deploying advanced practice providers (APPs) at top of license is more important than ever. Learn about five strategic ways to maximize APP autonomy and enhance cancer care delivery.

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Learn the 4 ways to create an environment of trust for your team

Listen to Advisory Board experts discuss how to grapple with the nursing shortage and its systemwide implications

Discover 3 ways to strategically deploy APPs in primary care

Millennials and Gen Z aren't to blame for the shortage of bedside nurses

Virtual nursing's impact on staffing ratios and costs

The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

Build a diverse and sustainable workforce pipeline

How L.A. Care designed a provider loan repayment program

How Family Care Specialists built a pipeline to increase workforce diversity

The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

4 common pitfalls in care standardization — and how to overcome them

The foundational forces affecting pharma today and beyond

3 ways life sciences leaders can advance health equity and improve patient outcomes

3 keys to successful integration of VR technology in healthcare

Millennials and Gen Z aren't to blame for the shortage of bedside nurses

3 ways life sciences leaders can advance health equity and improve patient outcomes

The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

3 underlying causes of nurse recruitment and retention challenges

4 essential EOY conversations to have with your nursing team

Becoming a vendor of choice: 3 strategies to engage providers tackling a workforce crisis

The power of pause: Make less impulsive, more informed decisions

Enterprise-wide leadership: 2 ways to foster a culture of collaboration and risk-taking

3 ways to bring your true self to work and inspire others

3 ways to engage and motivate your team in uncertain times

The data healthcare leaders need to know for 2025

How Frederick Health saved $2.3M through remote patient monitoring

How to evaluate the readiness of new graduate RNs

5 strategies to deploy (and empower) APPs in cancer care

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