Authored By: Jim Kinsey Great Resignation. Burnout. Turnover. Staffing Crisis. The alarm about the healthcare staffing shortage has been sounded. A perfect storm has been created with a swell of healthcare professionals leaving the profession while fewer people enter the field. This is occurring against a backdrop of an aging population that requires increasingly complex

Authored By: Jim Kinsey Here we are at the end of Pride month! I hope that each of you found time to celebrate the community and yourselves! Pride month is such an important moment each year. It provides opportunities to celebrate, and to reflect on the history of the LGBTQ+ community and find joy in

Authored By: Cindy Jecusco, Planetree International We have all heard the phrase “chicken soup is good for the soul,” but this phrase is backed by science. Studies show that proper nutrition helps the body fight infection and heal from surgery, wounds, colds, the flu, COVID-19, and various other illnesses and injuries. According to the CDC,

The economics of healthcare reimbursement don’t add up. Insurance companies pay for hospitals to treat patients when they are ill, rather than incentivizing healthcare systems to encourage wellness and prevent hospitalization. Recently, an article in Fortune highlighted this growing issue, discussing how preventative health and hospital-at-home models have the ability to upend healthcare economics. Within

    The Planetree International Patient and Family Partnership Council (PFPC) is thrilled to introduce new Patient Engagement Tools, resources designed for patients, by patients, to empower individuals and families to have a voice in their care experience. These tools are free and available to anyone in your community. We encourage you to download the