The Nurse Retention Imperative: Why Leadership Development Must Keep Pace with Recruitment
By: Zannie Hanan, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, Senior Director of Nursing Services, Shearwater Health Healthcare often tries to recruit its way out of a retention problem, and I understand the inclination. Our aging population needs more nurses at the bedside, and healthcare organizations are right to invest in bringing talented clinicians through the door to help. However, recruitment only answers half the question. What determines whether nurses stay is the […]
PODCAST APPEARANCE: How to Use AI Without Losing the Human Side of Healthcare Work
Shearwater Health CHRO Jen Bales joins the HR Leaders Podcast with Chris Rainey to discuss AI, frontline teams, and why people remain at the heart of healthcare – anchored by a clinician-in-the-loop approach. AI is changing healthcare work, but our question at Shearwater isn’t how much can we automate – it’s how do we use technology to better […]
Trust Is Now a Clinical Measure. Here’s Why It’s Healthcare’s Biggest Opportunity.
By: Khristine Olguin, Chief Nursing Officer, Shearwater Health Shearwater Health was recently recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces List for Trust 2026, based on nearly 180,000 employee surveys that assessed leadership trust, integrity, honesty, and ethics nationwide. As Chief Nursing Officer, I can tell you why that recognition matters beyond the badge. Trust has always been […]
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: Managing the Coming Surge in GLP-1 Demand
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is more than a temporary access initiative – it represents a pivotal moment in chronic disease management. Starting July 1, 2026, CMS will launch the GLP-1 Bridge Program, a temporary initiative providing eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries with access to GLP-1 weight-loss therapies through December 31, 2027. While the program is limited in […]
Shearwater Health Achieves HITRUST r2 and i1 Certifications Across Global Operations, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection
Dual-country HITRUST certifications validate Shearwater Health is meeting rigorous cybersecurity and data protection standards through independent assessment and assurance. NASHVILLE, Tennessee (May 11, 2026) – Shearwater Health, a leader in clinician-led clinical outsourcing solutions for healthcare organizations, today announced that its global operations have earned certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection. Shearwater’s operations in the […]
Nurses Week Is a Moment – Support is Needed Every Day
This Nurses Week, appreciation is important—but it shouldn’t be the finish line. The most genuine way to honor nurses is to ensure that the care we speak about translates into the way we lead, invest, and show up for them all year long.
Shearwater Health Earns Great Place to Work® Certification Across U.S., Philippines and India for Second Consecutive Year
The annual global engagement survey provides certification for all countries in which the company operates. NASHVILLE, TN (May 1, 2026) – Shearwater Health, a leader in clinician-led clinical outsourcing solutions for healthcare partners, proudly announces its certification as a Great Place to Work® across all of its markets: the United States, Philippines, and India. This prestigious recognition is based on […]
Shearwater Health Earns 3-Year NCQA Utilization Management Accreditation
Full 3-year NCQA accreditation, earned with a 100% score, reflects Shearwater Health’s focus on quality, compliance, and improved health outcomes. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shearwater Health, a leader in clinician-led clinical outsourcing solutions, announced today that it earned a three-year Utilization Management (UM) Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), one of the most […]
Shearwater Health Recognized on Philippines’ Best Employers 2026 List by Philippine Daily Inquirer and Statista for Fourth Year in a Row
The annual report ranks 300 companies and government agencies in the Philippines based on their employees’ perceptions of their performance as employers. MANILA, Philippines (October 22, 2025) – Shearwater Health, a leader in clinician-led clinical solutions for its healthcare partners, announced its recognition on the Philippines’ Best Employers list for the fourth consecutive year. The Best Employers list, […]
SHEARWATER HEALTH UNVEILS NEW BRANDING TO REFLECT GLOBAL GROWTH
SHEARWATER HEALTH UNVEILS NEW BRANDING TO REFLECT GLOBAL GROWTH Global brand evolution reflects Shearwater’s enduring mission to support clinicians amid staffing shortages and rising administrative pressures. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 23, 2025) — Shearwater Health, a leader in clinician-led clinical solutions for healthcare partners, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects the company’s growing role in addressing today’s […]