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  • Workforce Planning

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in healthcare contract labor utilization and associated expenses.
  • Health systems are increasingly challenged to effectively manage and control temporary staffing solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore strategies for better understanding, managing, and controlling contract labor in healthcare.
  • To identify how new contracting approaches and agency relationships can enhance the efficiency of temporary staffing.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of contract labor trends and expenditure data during the pandemic.
  • Review of existing and potential contracting strategies with third-party staffing agencies.

Main Results:

  • Increased reliance on contract labor during the pandemic presented significant financial and operational challenges.
  • Strategic adjustments in contracting and vendor management are crucial for cost containment and efficient staffing.

Conclusions:

  • Health systems must adopt proactive strategies to manage contract labor effectively.
  • Optimizing relationships with third-party staffing agencies is key to improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of temporary healthcare workforces.