When HR leaders help lay the groundwork for high-performance teams, the ripple effect extends to every corner of the organization—and ultimately, to every patient it serves. Ready to strengthen leadership at every level and build high-performance teams across your healthcare organization? Explore HealthStream’s leadership development solutions today.
In the most significant rewrite since Medicare was established in 1965, The Joint Commission is scaling back, cutting hospital standards by nearly 50%. Accreditation 360, officially announced on June 30, 2025, reflects a new mindset: It’s being described by The Joint Commission as “a dynamic, constantly evolving, forward-looking process that fosters continuous engagement and improvement, accountability, and lasting impact in healthcare quality and safety.”
Provider credentialing can be a cumbersome, error-prone, and time-consuming process. Yet, it is a critical step that ensures healthcare professionals are qualified and competent, safeguards patient safety, and helps healthcare facilities maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Enter artificial intelligence (AI)—a game-changer that has the potential to improve healthcare credentialing with speed and efficiency. The adoption of AI in credentialing is low, but more healthcare organizations are starting to explore how to leverage AI tools in the credentialing process. From automating routine data entry to flagging potential compliance risks, AI and machine learning could bring new opportunities to transform how healthcare practices manage credentialing.
Don’t leave your healthcare security to chance. Protect your organization through comprehensive cybersecurity training and robust policy management. Explore our tools and resources to learn actionable strategies for improving your security posture. Want tailored guidance? Contact us to explore how we can help safeguard your healthcare operations as part of a complete security solution. Together, we’ll create a secure environment that prioritizes patient safety and organizational success.
Curious about what’s next in the future of medical staff credentialing? Read our newest report, 2025 Trends in Medical Staff Credentialing, which reveals critical insights into the evolving landscape of provider credentialing.
S.T.A.B.L.E. is a widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program that aligns with modern workforce needs, clinical goals, and long-term training strategies. Our digital learning format improves access to courses and training modules that promote quality improvement and stronger outcomes. Is it time to offer a better, less restrictive option for neonatal training that boosts completion rates? Contact us to learn more about HealthStream's S.T.A.B.L.E. online program today.
Access the 2025 Trends in Medical Staff Credentialing report, the 9th edition of our trusted annual survey and report that delivers cutting-edge insights into the evolving world of provider credentialing and privileging. Trusted by medical services professionals (MSPs) and medical staff leaders, this report empowers you with data-backed strategies to refine credentialing processes, enhance provider satisfaction, and ensure operational excellence.
As healthcare organizations face significant financial uncertainty due to rising costs, reimbursement challenges, and economic fluctuations, they must look for ways to optimize their revenue cycle management (RCM). Along with technological advancements in RCM, focused and comprehensive RCM education is a vital step in improving operations and profitability in today’s market.
A key component of creating an inclusive workplace is making accessibility a priority. Accessibility means making sure that employees of all abilities can fully engage with every aspect of your facility.
Learn about key insights from HealthStream’s 2025 Trends in Nurse Scheduling report, which explores key challenges and strategies related to nurse scheduling in various healthcare settings.
Nurse scheduling is no longer just an operational task, it’s a strategic lever for improving staff satisfaction, reducing burnout, and building a more resilient workforce. In today’s healthcare environment, leaders face mounting pressure from staffing shortages, financial constraints, and rising patient demands. The 2025 Trends in Nurse Scheduling report offers timely insights into how innovative technologies and scheduling strategies can support work-life balance, strengthen staff retention, and enable more agile, efficient care delivery.
We understand that financial stress is a significant concern for many healthcare professionals*, which is why we are thrilled to share Plannery’s solution. Plannery is revolutionizing financial well-being for healthcare professionals. Their unique business model has already achieved remarkable results, saving thousands of dollars for nurses, and other caregivers, while improving employee retention in hospitals that offer this benefit.
We understand that financial stress is a significant concern for many healthcare professionals*, which is why we are thrilled to share Plannery’s solution. Plannery is revolutionizing financial well-being for healthcare professionals. Their unique business model has already achieved remarkable results, saving thousands of dollars for nurses, and other caregivers, while improving employee retention in hospitals that offer this benefit.
Healthcare disparities aren’t new, but they are increasingly impossible to ignore. From uneven outcomes in chronic disease to unequal access to care, these gaps in the healthcare system impact not only patients but also the providers who care for them. Cultural factors often deepen these divides, with language barriers, mistrust of the medical system, traditional health beliefs, and differing attitudes toward care all playing a role.
Discover how HealthStream Surgical Orientation equips scrub nurses, circulating nurses, surgical techs, first assistants, pre-op, and post-op nurses with the skills they need to deliver exceptional care.
Emerus operates 42 community micro-hospitals across several states, serving more than four million patients while focusing on high-quality care and advanced technology integrations.
In the highly regulated world of healthcare, effective policy management is critical to ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and maintaining patient safety. Yet, many hospitals and healthcare organizations still rely on outdated methods for managing policies—at their peril. Using outdated systems can make it challenging to track updates, enforce consistency, and ensure staff always have access to the most current versions. Audits and accreditation reviews can become unnecessarily complex and time-consuming.
Learn how to prepare for the NCQA’s 2025 credentialing updates and ensure your healthcare organization remains efficient, compliant, and focused on delivering quality care.
HealthStream's 2025 Trends Among Future Clinicians report provides research on strengthening the clinical pipeline and how students, schools, and hospitals can prepare for a seamless transition to practice.
Improvement can be simple with the right healthcare quality management software. HealthStream’s Quality Manager empowers leaders in SNFs and LTC facilities to pinpoint areas for improvement, make data-driven decisions, streamline compliance processes, save time and resources, enhance patient care quality, and ultimately, boost the bottom line.
