The annual Nurse Educators Conference, June 8-9 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a two-day event that strengthens skills, builds connections, and shares the latest developments in nursing education.
Discover evidence-based scheduling strategies in the "2026 Trends in Nurse Scheduling" webinar to reduce turnover, improve patient outcomes, and align with your organization’s goals.
HealthStream is proud to sponsor AHIP 2026 and join industry leaders shaping the future of health care. We look forward to sharing our payer solutions for provider data and network management, and connecting with organizations focused on improving performance, compliance, and member outcomes.
Staff scheduling software for nurses helps healthcare organizations reduce labor costs by aligning staffing with patient demand, minimizing overtime and agency spending, and improving nurse retention. This article explains how adopting a technology-driven scheduling approach saves money, supports better patient care, and strengthens nurse engagement.
Join healthcare credentialing and medical staff services professionals, June 4th-6th, at the IAMSS 45th Annual Educational Conference, a must-attend event packed with expert-led sessions, regulatory insights, and practical strategies—from AI in credentialing to provider onboarding and compliance. Network with industry leaders, explore the latest standards, and gain actionable knowledge to elevate performance and drive quality across your organization.
Traditional clinical training is often generic, time-consuming, and quickly forgotten. AI-based training targets individual needs with short, timely learning and uses shared data across systems to keep training relevant to day-to-day practice.
The ACCME Learn to Thrive Meeting is the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s annual conference, bringing together leaders across the continuing education (CE) community. This multi-day event features interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and collaborative networking opportunities focused on advancing accredited education. Attendees gain practical strategies, explore emerging trends in learning and healthcare, and connect with peers committed to improving clinician performance and patient care.
In this session, Foundation Health shares how they solved these challenges using the slot-based workflow in myClinicalExchange, a model that lets hospitals publish capacity in advance so schools can request only from confirmed openings. The result is a process that’s more transparent, fair, and efficient for everyone.
Food insecurity is a common but often overlooked risk factor affecting pregnant women, infants, and young children. Many healthcare organizations now include food insecurity screening as part of routine care, yet screening alone does not improve outcomes unless it leads to timely, effective action. Training child and maternal care teams is what turns screening into support.
Hospital leaders operate under immense pressure. Providing high-quality patient care while navigating the demands of regulatory compliance and staff shortages creates a complex operating environment. Managing these challenges requires more than just standard training tools — it requires a strategic approach to building a safer, more competent, and highly engaged workforce.
Managing clinical placements requires significant time, careful coordination, and precise communication. Relying on manual methods like spreadsheets, phone calls, and lengthy email chains often leads to miscommunication and delayed schedules. By transitioning away from time-consuming manual processes, healthcare organizations and academic institutions can focus on what matters most, which is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington improved compliance and eliminated hours of manual license verification by adopting Workforce Validate. The automated solution reduced human error, increased HR efficiency, and freed up time to better support staff and patient care.
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center streamlined credential validation and compliance tracking with Workforce Validate, replacing manual audits with real-time visibility. This shift reduced administrative burden, improved risk management, and allowed staff to focus more on supporting clinical teams and professional development.
Steele Memorial Medical Center simplified workforce compliance and credential tracking by implementing HealthStream Workforce Validate, replacing time‑consuming spreadsheets with real‑time visibility. As a growing critical access hospital with nearly 700 employees, the organization needed a scalable solution to manage licenses, certifications, and exclusions without overwhelming HR staff. Workforce Validate delivered a centralized dashboard and automated validation tools, significantly reducing manual reporting and time spent searching for accurate data. The result is improved compliance oversight today, with even greater efficiency gains expected as adoption continues.
This guide explores the most important features to look for in such a platform, highlighting how the right system can streamline processes, support your workforce, and improve patient outcomes. Understanding these features will help your organization make informed decisions and build a foundation for lasting success.
Parkland Health modernized its revenue cycle training with FinThrive Learn, cutting coder onboarding time from five months to just 4–6 weeks. The solution delivered tailored, role‑specific education aligned with Epic EHR workflows, including hands‑on SimLabs and real‑world case training. With built‑in CEUs and flexible learning, Parkland improved coder productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction. The organization achieved a 100% success rate in its apprentice program, creating a faster, more scalable path to workforce readiness.
Your clinical placement workflow is about to get a whole lot easier.
Get a sneak peek at smarter slot templates for schools, and time-saving tools that make finding and requesting placements easier than ever.
We analyzed data from over 670 medical services professionals (MSPs) for the HealthStream® 2026 Trends in Medical Staff Credentialing report to bring you a deeper understanding of what’s shaping credentialing practices across the industry.
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The United States has been dealing with a significant maternal care crisis for decades. Despite medical advancements, the country continues to see a troubling number of women dying from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. However, this issue does not affect all demographics equally. The data paints a clear picture of racial disparities within healthcare. Black pregnant women experience significantly worse outcomes than their white counterparts, highlighting deep-rooted issues in how maternal care is delivered and accessed.
The AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI), May 17-20, 2026, in San Diego, CA, is a must-attend event for critical care and acute care nurses seeking to elevate their practice and professional growth. This premier conference offers cutting-edge education, hands-on learning opportunities, and access to the latest innovations in patient care. Attendees can network with thousands of like-minded professionals, gain insights from industry-leading experts, and earn valuable continuing education credits. NTI 2026 combines professional development with an inspiring and energizing experience, empowering nurses to make a greater impact in their field.