Promotion to a nurse leadership role introduces a new world of responsibilities. As the link between healthcare administrators and bedside nursing staff, these leadership positions require those who can think creatively to improve patient outcomes and ensure safety and quality of care. Successful leadership development in nursing requires focusing on five core competency skills that are foundational to new nurse leaders.

Welcome to the 8th edition of HealthStream's Annual Report on Medical Staff Credentialing, the industry's most sought-after resource for insights, trends, and actionable strategies in medical staff credentialing. This year, we continue our tradition of excellence, delivering unparalleled depth and breadth of analysis to healthcare professionals.

In the face of ongoing challenges, it's more important than ever to prioritize revenue integrity and implement effective strategies for growth and financial health. By working together and staying focused on our goals, we can navigate these challenging times and emerge stronger than ever.

In a recent webinar, HealthStream’s myClinicalExchange team shared some exciting updates and enhancements to this solution as part of their quarterly update to customers.

The mental health crisis for healthcare workers isn’t going away. In fact, it’s growing. A recent study from American Hospital Association found that 93% of health care workers reported stress, 86% reported anxiety, 77% reported frustration, 76% reported exhaustion and burnout, and 75% said they were overwhelmed. Without a support system, employees are left to manage their mental health on their own. For some, they never manage their mental health at all.

With May honoring Mental Health Awareness, there is no better time to bring attention to burnout and put measures into place to help combat this workplace problem. Physician burnout has emerged as a critical issue within the healthcare sector, markedly impacting both the well-being of doctors and the quality of patient care.