MedHQ hosted the Heart of the Business Conference that centralized around developing and implementing personal and organizational wellness. The conference featured multiple speakers including an opening address from Brian Shields from the American Heart Association (AHA). Shields discussed health and wellness initiatives including the importance of developing healthy eating habits, and how our choices affect…
An attractive compensation package is essential for both recruiting new talent and keeping employees happy. But compensation encompasses more than just salary. It includes a range of benefits that employees value – from health insurance and professional development programs to paid time off and flexible schedules. Benefits matter to potential and current employees. In a…
MedHQ was recently consulted by a colleague about a growing healthcare management company. With over 100+ employees in ten facilities across the Midwest, the management company expects to double by the end of the year and is looking for systems to help manage the growing employee base. To assist with the growth, the management company…
Every ambulatory surgery center needs a professional, dedicated staff to provide excellent patient care and operate efficiently. Successful ASC leaders are thorough in recruiting and hiring employees who are the best fit for their team, and modeling the culture they want to see in the organization. But despite these efforts, there will still be times…
Ambulatory surgery centers rely on a highly skilled, experienced, and engaged workforce to run efficiently in a change-driven industry. These healthcare professionals have demanding and fast-paced jobs, and they need to work in a safe and supportive environment in order to provide the best patient care. ASC leaders are responsible for creating a culture where…
When it comes to high-risk human resources events, ASCs need to ensure they understand how improperly handling adverse events in human resources (HR) can significantly derail workforce productivity, cost tens of thousands of dollars and cause upward pressure on insurance rates. To assist with that effort, a guide from MedHQ titled, How to Mitigate Your…
For many busy healthcare executives, employment practices matters are often secondary to more immediate problems. But while employee/employer challenges might not seem pressing in the moment, if they aren’t addressed, they can become critical and costly in the future. Executives must anticipate and mitigate these risks before they damage an ASC’s reputation, finances, or work…
Last month, two members of MedHQ’s leadership team hosted a presentation as part of the ASCA’s 2018 Webinar Series. In a webinar titled, “Tackle the Top Five Human Resources Risk Events,” Tom Jacobs, CEO, and Rita Hernandez-Figi, VP, Human Resources Services highlighted strategies for handling the most difficult human resources (HR) challenges facing ASCs: 1.…
The August broadcast in the ongoing MedHQ webinar series shared key learnings about outsourcing HR gleaned over the company’s 14-year history. Titled “Is It Time to Outsource HR?”, the online seminar featured MedHQ Chief Executive Officer Tom Jacobs talking about the who, what and why of outsourcing the HR function, and sparked dialog on the…