Workforce

A new survey from HealthITJobs.com shows that health IT workers are in high demand, and many -- especially those with "executive" in their title -- command top dollar.

Healthcare added a modest 24,000 jobs in November, the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday, as hiring slowed following the massive job gains the sector saw in October.

Fidelity study found doctors are also confused about how to invest and many don't have the time.

Poor communication is costing the major healthcare organizations about $12 million annually nationwide, according to Spok.

A sizable number of hospitals have posted job openings for chief financial officers on LinkedIn, indicating the field is wide open for those wishing to take the reigns of a healthcare organization's finances.

Stock awards continue to make the bulk of the compensation package, making up close to half of all board compensation packages in 2014, the study said.

Averting a strike planned for Monday, Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers on Sunday reached a tentative agreement for a 6 percent wage increase during the first year of a three-year contract for mental health employees working in Northern California.

The role of the chief financial officer is one in flux, and areas not traditionally under their authority are now taking center stage.

CCOs at companies with more than $3 billion in annual revenue earned an average of $297,604 a year, while those at small organizations with revenue less than $5 million earned $90,487, according to the survey.

Healthcare businesses added 45,000 jobs in October, the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday, as the sector continues to lead as a job-creating sector of the American economy.