Seventeen health systems, including Cleveland Clinic and Advocate Health, have pledged a commitment to make 10% of all new hires “impact hires” – meaning employees hired from economically disadvantaged areas. The “Impact Workforce Commitment,” designed in partnership with a leadership group of Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) member health systems and the National Fund for Workforce […]
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17 health systems commit to hiring, promoting more low-income workers by 2027
Seventeen health systems including big names like CommonSpirit Health and Providence have signed onto a pledge that at least 10% of their new hires will hail from “economically disadvantaged areas” by 2027, according to a release from social determinants of health leadership organization the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN).
Continue Reading17 health systems pledge to make at least 10% of new hires from disadvantaged areas
Seventeen health systems have signed a commitment to help boost hiring and training of lower-income individuals. The organizations signed the “Impact Workforce Commitment,” designed in partnership with a leadership group of Healthcare Anchor Network member health systems and the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, according to a May 9 news release from HAN.
Continue ReadingDartmouth Health pledges to hire employees from economically disadvantaged areas
One of the largest hospital networks in northern New England, Dartmouth Health, joined 16 other health networks across the country in a new workforce commitment. The network has pledged to hire 10% of new employees from economically disadvantaged areas.
Continue ReadingIncreasing workforce diversity at Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals: Healthcare Anchor Network Workforce commitment
The Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals announced Wednesday that they’ve joined the Healthcare Anchor Network’s (HAN) Impact Workforce Commitment “to support increasing hiring, training and promotion of diverse talent.” Their joint announcement says they’re among 17 U.S. health systems to sign the commitment designed by HAN.
Continue ReadingCleveland area hospital systems collaborating to promise workforce diversity and inclusion for the long term
The Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals officially signed the Impact Workforce Commitment A major effort is underway to diversify the medical field and increase the workforce across Northeast Ohio. Cleveland area hospital systems are working together to make a difference for the long term. Officials say representation matters, so they signed an agreement to […]
Continue ReadingUCSF Commits to Local Hiring Goal to Foster Economic Opportunity
UC San Francisco has committed to hiring 10% of new employees from underserved communities by the end of 2027, as part of its continued commitment to creating greater economic opportunity for the local community. The commitment is part of UCSF’s work with the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) and the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. HAN announced May 10, […]
Continue ReadingIntermountain Health and University of Utah Health sign “Impact Workforce Commitment” to help build economic opportunity in local communities
Developing strong community partnerships is critical to building a more dynamic and diverse workforce that better represents local and rural communities. As part of the Impact Workforce Commitment with HAN, Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health have recently partnered with the Utah Office of Refugee Services and other community-based organizations to develop pathway programs […]
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A New England Journal of Medicine article shares how hospitals that support community health equity can reduce barriers to good health, such as addressing inadequate housing and poverty. HAN members Boston Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Health System are showcased as examples. Congratulations to four HAN member health system staff for being recognized by Modern […]
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Welcome Ochsner Health to the HAN network! Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit health system with more than 36,000 employees and it operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.
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