Workforce

Mandate would cause massive economic shift as 1-3% of employees nationwide would quit, says Attorney Scott Keller.

This week's top stories include Elizabeth Holmes' conviction on three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by lying to investors, and jobs numbers that show healthcare is among the top three industries cited in the rise in monthly "quits rate."

The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients has risen nearly 50% in the past week, according to Reuters data.

The agreement includes staffing and pay improvements and paves the way for nurses to return to work by the end of the month.

The companies are looking to help healthcare professionals through digital tools and technology, expert says.

The agreement provides staffing improvements, and will allow striking nurses to return to their original posts.

Priority will be given to hospitals with training programs in areas demonstrating the greatest need for providers.

The rule requires all healthcare workers in facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid program to get vaccinated.

This week's top stories include Massachusetts ordering hospitals to reduce nonurgent procedures in response to ongoing staffing issues, and Epic partnering with MapQuest for mapping, navigation and geolocation functionality. 

Other contributing factors include the emergence of new technologies, vaccine mandates and more federal scrutiny of mergers.