HealthCare Voice

To Outsource or Not Outsource Recruiting: Important Considerations

John Self — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600

Some healthcare organizations are now exploring the outsourcing recruiting/staffing option. This should not be confused with popular department management service contracts, most commonly used for pharmacy, information technology, housekeeping, and dietary that have been used for years. No, I am talking about the option of outsourcing all recruiting functions.

At Last Clarity: Time to Move On to the Things that Matter Most

John Self — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0600

As we focus on building a more efficient healthcare system one very important area where CEOs can drive out costs and build value is the human capital component. There is big money to be saved in this arena. The good news is that it does not begin or end with cutting salaries.

A Key Strategy to Reduce Healthcare Costs

John Self — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0500

One way to cut costs in healthcare is to work on improving talent acquisition processes. A bad hire is enormously costly, whether it is in the executive office or at the patient’s bedside.