🩺 Health Skills #11
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts essential for a rapidly evolving health sector. As medical innovation, digital transformation, and shifting demographics reshape the industry, workforce development is key to enhancing skills, improving efficiency, and ensuring quality care.
Coming up in this week’s newsletter, a new lawsuit challenges an $11B cut to state public health funding, citing risks to essential services and vulnerable communities. MedTrainer partnered with Paylocity to automate healthcare workforce onboarding and training, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and improve compliance efficiency. SUNY Chancellor supports Governor Hochul’s proposal to offer free community college for adults entering high-demand healthcare fields to address workforce shortages.
In Victoria, a new digital training initiative was launched to enhance regional healthcare capabilities, starting with 360 Grampians Health staff and expanding to over 7,000 workers across 11 areas. Health Net and the Centene Foundation have invested over $9M to expand California’s physician workforce, focusing on engagement at key career milestones. Meanwhile, Claude Moore Opportunities received a $300,000 donation to strengthen the healthcare workforce in Virginia’s Northern Neck through new training programs and regional coordination.
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Healthcare Labor Market Trends
💸 New Lawsuit Challenges $11B Cut to State Public Health Funding. A new lawsuit challenges an $11B reduction in state public health funding, arguing it jeopardizes essential services and disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, prompting legal scrutiny over budgetary decisions.
🏥 MedTrainer Announces Partnership With Paylocity to Simplify Healthcare Workforce Compliance. MedTrainer partnered with Paylocity to enhance healthcare workforce compliance by automating onboarding and training processes. This collaboration aims to reduce administrative burdens, improve data accuracy, and expedite new hire readiness through seamless integration of employee data and compliance workflows.
🔬 SUNY Chancellor highlights free community college proposal to boost healthcare workforce. SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. advocates for Governor Hochul’s proposal offering free community college to adults aged 25–55 pursuing high-demand fields like nursing, aiming to strengthen New York’s healthcare workforce.
Northern Ireland HSC Workforce Expands by 20%, Driven by Nursing and Support Staff
👩🏾⚕️ Overall Medical workforce shows a modest increase across all groups, with Nursing and Midwifery and Administration leading the growth.
📈 Medical and Dental Staff: This group saw the highest percentage increase at 23.5%, reflecting a focus on expanding clinical expertise. While exact 2014 numbers are not provided, the growth rate indicates significant investment in medical roles.
💉 Nursing and Midwifery Staff (including nurse support staff): This group, the largest portion of the workforce, grew by 18.7%. In 2014, it was approximately 20,000 FTE, increasing to around 25,000 by 2023, adding significantly to the total workforce.
Upskilling/ Reskilling Intiatives
💉 Victoria Boosts Digital Skills in Regional Healthcare. Victoria launched a digital training initiative for regional healthcare workers, starting with over 360 Grampians Health staff. The program covers AI, data management, and emerging healthcare technologies. Following the pilot, it will expand to over 7,000 staff across 11 local government areas, aiming to enhance digital capabilities and patient care in regional Victoria.
🧑🏾⚕️ Health Net and Centene Foundation Invest More than $9M in Initiatives to Expand and Strengthen California's Physician Workforce. Health Net and the Centene Foundation invested over $9M to expand California's physician workforce. The initiative focuses on engaging Californians at critical career milestones to address the state's physician shortage.
🌍 Claude Moore Opportunities Receives $300,000 Gift to Support Northern Neck Healthcare Workforce. Claude Moore Opportunities received a $300,000 gift from The Anne Mullen Orrell Charitable Trust to enhance healthcare workforce development in Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The funding will support a regional coordinator and establish a Behavioral Health Technician Assistant program at Rappahannock Community College, addressing shortages in medically underserved areas.
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