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Evolving Workforce Roles In Medicare Next Generation Acos, Clese E Erikson
Evolving Workforce Roles In Medicare Next Generation Acos, Clese E Erikson
Health Workforce Research Center Publications
The purpose of this study was to explore key workforce strategies in Next Generation Accountable Care Organizations (Next Gen ACOs), the latest evolution in Medicare ACOs. We conducted semi-structured interviews with leaders from seven of the initial 18 Next Gen ACOs to better understand their perceptions regarding how workforce roles are changing to support the Next Gen ACO model. Key Questions:
- What new and expanded roles for existing health workforce members are reported by Next Generation ACO leaders?
- Has use of the health workforce changed as a result of Next Gen waivers for telehealth, home visits, and use of SNFs? …
Clinical Support Personnel In The U.S. Hospitals: Job Trends From 2010-2014, Patricia Pittman, Suhui Li, Xinxin Han
Clinical Support Personnel In The U.S. Hospitals: Job Trends From 2010-2014, Patricia Pittman, Suhui Li, Xinxin Han
Health Workforce Research Center Publications
The use of various forms of Clinical Support Personnel (CSP), who perform healthcare tasks under the supervision of registered nurses and other licensed healthcare providers has been used as a primary strategy for managing professional shortages (Huston, 1996; Zimmerman, 2000), while at the same time reducing costs (Orne, Garland, O’Hara, Perfetto, & Stielau, 1998; Keenan, 2003). The purpose of this analysis is to better understand how hospitals are using CSP, and to explore changes that may have occurred since the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act. We use the term CSP to refer to a portion of the allied …