The U.S. healthcare industry is facing a staffing crisis of epic proportions, fueled by an aging population, increased demand for care, and an exodus of healthcare professionals. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the U.S. could face a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. Registered nurses aren't immune either, with the American Nurses Association projecting more than 1 million RNs will retire by 2030.

The U.S. healthcare system is facing a staffing crisis of unprecedented scale. A recent report from McKinsey & Company predicts a shortage of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025, while the demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) is expected to surge by 40% in the same period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics paints an equally bleak picture for medical technicians, forecasting a 5% decline in the workforce by 2031. This translates to a potential loss of over 29,000 technicians in the coming years.

Hospital administrators working remotely are leading a necessary cultural shift. Staff in doctors offices, small clinics, and major health systems alike have suddenly found themselves separated from their essential clinical workers due to the high risk of COVID-19. Until now, most medical facilities haven't had cause to develop culture and practices that support remote work.

Employee recognition programs are one of the mainspring of setting up a successful employee culture. Employee recognition and engagement theories are based on the idea that your employees need more than an annual "thank you for sticking around. Every year there are dedicated days, weeks, and months to appropriately recognize the contributions of healthcare professionals around the world.

Healthcare provider privileging is the process in which hospitals and clinics educate, train, and document the skills and procedures of all medical staff. Traditionally this process has been considered a cumbersome, administrative burden, but more recently has become an opportunity.

With at least 188 countries rolling out vaccination programs against Covid-19, some countries have issued or are actively considering implementing a vaccine passport system to help open up international and domestic travel. In the United States, although states have been divided over the ethicality of vaccine passports, some states have already adopted the system, hoping that it might contain any further spread of the virus.