July 13, 2022
The Rapid Rise of Labor Costs and the Impact on U.S. Healthcare Organizations
The healthcare industry has been hit hard by the dramatic increase in costs, including a 30% increase in labor expenses from pre-pandemic levels. These dramatic hikes are not sustainable and healthcare organizations across the country have been responding to sustain operations to serve their communities.
The series will cover healthcare organization's most pressing workforce issues, including market competition, union issues, wage increases, increased turnover, contract labor issues and needs, wage inflation, policy implications, and more.
Guests:
- Chris Allen, Chief Financial Officer for Keck Medical Center of USC
- Kimberly King Webb, Chief Human Resources Officer, Christus Health
- Joshua Gottlieb, Ph.D., Economist and Associate Professor, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy
Listen to part 1
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