Healthcare Workforce Optimization Insights

In Part 1 of this Insights series, we outlined the essential steps for creating or improving staff scheduling services, focusing on assessing needs, designing practices, and setting up your scheduling organization. However, as many health systems move forward with these plans, they can fall into some common traps—particularly during the design and implementation of scheduling services.

In healthcare, technology plays a pivotal role in workforce optimization. For CFOs, the challenge lies not just in investing in the right technology but also in leveraging these investments to maximize workforce efficiency and financial performance. Healthcare organizations have made significant investments in technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), data analytics, and interoperability solutions. These tools are essential for streamlining operations, enhancing patient care, and supporting workforce optimization strategies.