One rural hospital leader shares his multi-pronged approach to replenishing provider talent.
Rural hospitals face their own unique set of challenges when it comes to building and maintaining a sustainable workforce.
When these organizations struggle to attract and keep clinical talent, it can lead to services being reduced or even cut altogether, jeopardizing access to care for patients in these communities.
That makes recruitment and retention of providers the top priority for rural hospital CEOs, Cole Stockton, CEO of Highpoint Health – Riverview and Highpoint Health – Trousdale, told HealthLeaders.
Whether it's strategizing for physician succession planning or alleviating burnout, Stockton's tips for strengthening the workforce can put rural hospitals in better position for long-lasting success.
Jay Asser is the CEO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Keeping providers satisfied and reaching as many new candidates as possible should be the foundations of any workforce strategy.