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 […]
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.
How To Ensure Nurses Work at The Peak Of Their License—And Why It Matters
Hospitals and health systems continue to struggle with nursing shortages. While exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage has been growing for years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that there will be 203,200 openings for registered nurses (RNs) each year through 2031. Today, there are more than 4.7 million active nurses in the U.S., […]
The Distinct Advantages of Medical Coding Around the Clock
How to Maximize Productivity and Efficiency Medical coding is essential to the financial health of hospitals and health systems, translating patient care into billing codes that ensure proper reimbursement. However, the current labor market reveals a 30% shortfall in qualified coders, making it increasingly difficult for healthcare providers to recruit and retain skilled and credentialed […]
Developing an Effective Absence Management Program: 3 Best Practices to Incorporate
Many companies underestimate the impact of absenteeism, without fully accounting for its broader financial and operational implications. However, minimizing employee time away when a claim or leave occurs is critically important. The importance of developing an effective absence management program cannot be overstated. Absenteeism presents a significant challenge for businesses in every sector, carrying a […]
The Intricacies of Women’s Health Coding for Maternal Care and Childbirth
Poor coding quality is costly, leading to denied claims, care delays, and inaccurate or slow reimbursement. Recent research finds that more than 15% of claims submitted to private payers are denied, although more than half are eventually overturned. This means providers spend excessive time appealing claims that should have been paid in the first place. […]
Celebrating Nurses Week
Nurses Week 2024 is being celebrated from May 6-12. With the fitting theme of Nurses Make the Difference, this week serves as a formal reminder of the vital impact that nurses make every day, around the globe. For more than 50 years Shearwater’s mission has been to improve healthcare outcomes globally, and we are fortunate to […]