Medely's Bold Expansion: Tackling Healthcare Staffing Shortages Across New U.S. Markets
Medely's Strategic Expansion into Seven Key U.S. Markets
Medely, a prominent player in healthcare workforce management, is taking significant strides in addressing the pressing staffing shortages plaguing the industry. The organization's latest initiative involves expanding its services into seven new U.S. markets. This expansion is aimed at optimizing staffing strategies to meet the growing demands for healthcare services, streamlined operational costs, and ultimately enhancing patient care.
Understanding the Healthcare Staffing Crisis
As healthcare needs evolve, many facilities across the U.S. are grappling with a shortage of qualified personnel. The increasing demand for medical services has made it tough to find staff, particularly for short-term or fluctuating roles. Medely's platform is specifically designed to tackle these hurdles by providing immediate access to pre-vetted healthcare professionals who are ready to step in as needed.
Target Markets: A Closer Look
Medely's selection of markets is based on thorough research identifying regions with acute labor shortages:
1. Nashville, Tennessee: Known as a healthcare hub, Nashville is experiencing an upswing in outpatient care needs, driven by a rapidly growing population. A recent study revealed a need for approximately 15,700 additional RNs to maintain a standard level of care.
2. Indianapolis, Indiana: With its healthcare sector expanding, Indianapolis forecasts a demand for at least 5,000 more nurses by 2031. The local hospitals are under pressure to produce more graduates annually to fill this gap.
3. Charlotte, North Carolina: The booming population in Charlotte is propelling the requirement for outpatient services, prompting Medely to offer its cost-effective talent marketplace for staffing solutions.
4. Columbus, Ohio: Columbus has been witnessing high turnover rates, with 40% of nurses reporting significant unit attrition. Each percentage point of reduction in turnover can save facilities an average of $262,500 annually.
5. Las Vegas, Nevada: Home to seasonal population surges with approximately 40.83 million visitors a year, Las Vegas presents unique healthcare staffing challenges, particularly in urgent care sectors. Medely's flexibility in staffing allows facilities to adjust their workforce as needed.
6. Portland, Oregon: Job openings in the healthcare sector have spiked considerably, rising from 1.2 million in 2019 to 1.8 million in 2023. This increase speaks to a widespread need for healthcare professionals amid clinician shortages.
7. Kansas City, Missouri: The outpatient care sector in Kansas City is facing challenges, particularly in nursing education enrollment, which is down steeply. Approximately 29% of registered nurses in Kansas are projected to retire in the next five years, compounding the existing staff shortage.
Medely's Talent Marketplace: A Solution to Healthcare Staffing
Medely's Talent Marketplace delivers immediate access to a broad network of independent healthcare professionals across diverse disciplines, minimizing the administrative hassle and costs involved in traditional staffing. Facilities can quickly fill shifts, optimize budget allocation, and maintain high standards of patient care.
Waleed Nasr, Medely’s CEO and Founder, expressed his excitement about this expansion, stating, “We’re incredibly excited to enter these new markets where we recognize a critical demand for flexible, high-quality healthcare staffing solutions. Our goal is to support healthcare facilities in managing immediate staffing requirements while also enabling healthcare professionals to enjoy greater autonomy over their schedules.”
Introducing Talent Fusion: A Comprehensive Management Solution
In addition to its Talent Marketplace, Medely offers Talent Fusion, a transformative solution designed to manage internal talent pools effectively. This system enables facilities to fill both per diem and long-term shifts seamlessly, helping organizations maintain comprehensive oversight of contingent labor data, including time tracking and vendor management.
The Future of Healthcare Staffing
By continuing to innovate and adapt, Medely positions itself as a frontrunner in reimagining healthcare staffing. This expansion reflects a broader commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of the U.S. healthcare system adapting to patient care requirements while promoting efficiency and accessibility in staffing solutions. For more on Medely’s offerings and to engage with their services, visit www.medely.com.
About Medely
Medely is recognized as a leader in workforce management solutions within the healthcare sector, pioneering strategies to tackle labor shortages effectively. Through their innovative Talent Marketplace and Talent Fusion services, Medely enhances the operational capabilities of outpatient facilities, providing comprehensive staffing solutions that integrate internal resources and independent staffing services into a singular, seamless approach.