Harmony Insight

"The market impact of COVID-19 on the staffing industry is an unknown my team is working through in real time. Many of our clients are facing unimaginable challenges due to offshore disruption. Others are scratching their heads trying to find work for us to do. In some cases, our consultants have been released due to the unknown and lowered census in non-essential clinical services. Our response to these challenges will define the essence of our company." Read more from Brandon Martin, our Vice President, Client Solutions, here. 

The international healthcare community is leading the fight against COVID-19, but it as well as numerous other communities are feeling considerable strain. The number of reported cases has skyrocketed, and current U.S. guidance notes we can expect further spread of COVID-19 in the coming weeks.  At the time of publishing, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reports there are over 86,000 cases confirmed in the United States and almost 550,000 worldwide. Effectively communicating with patients during COVID-19 is vital. As the situation evolves, patient engagement strategies are essential: to prevent the spread of illness within communities to ensure better patient…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 60 million Americans live in rural areas. That’s roughly 1 in 5 people in the United States. Despite making up such a significant percentage of the population, rural Americans face substantial obstacles when it comes to accessing healthcare. Between remote locations, limited workforces, doctor shortages, and hospital closures, the state of rural healthcare has declined significantly in the last 20 years. These problems don’t just affect rural residents; they also strain the entire healthcare system. Patients have specific and often chronic health problems that aren’t getting addressed. That results in higher costs at…