Take Control of Your 2026 Workforce Strategy with the Right Technology
As health systems look toward 2026, the desire for greater control over staffing and costs has never been more urgent. Leaders want to feel empowered and equipped to handle fluctuating clinical demands. Moving from a reactive staffing model to a predictive one is the key to achieving this control. A technology-powered internal agency and float pool is the path to unlocking long-term workforce stability and success.
Overcoming Common Float Pool Hurdles
Many health systems face challenges that prevent them from optimizing their internal talent. These issues often stem from a lack of centralized visibility into staff availability, which creates gaps in coverage. Manual, time-consuming scheduling processes and disconnected data systems only add to the inefficiency, forcing leaders into a cycle of last-minute fixes instead of proactive planning.
How WorkWise™ Empowers Your Workforce
WorkWise™ offers a suite of tools designed to give you greater control over your workforce. It empowers your organization to build a more resilient and efficient staffing model.
- Agile Float Pool Management: Adapt to changing needs in real-time by reallocating staff with ease. You can define rules, set up strategic float pools, and customize workflows to fit your unique operational needs.
- Centralized Scheduling and Analytics: Gain a complete, unified view of your entire float pool. A centralized dashboard lets you track availability and skills, ensuring smooth coordination and the most effective use of your internal team.
- Clinician Self-Service: Empower your clinicians with greater control over their own schedules. They can search and book shifts, manage their credentials, and select assignments that fit their lives, creating a more engaged and satisfied workforce.
- Compliance and Credentialing: Minimize risk and elevate patient care by simplifying credential verification, tracking expirations, and managing compliance reporting seamlessly.
- Real-Time Reporting and Predictive Analytics: Access real-time insights into float pool use and external market data. AI-driven recommendations help you optimize every decision.
A large Maryland health system that adopted this empowered approach saw incredible results, including filling 70% of long-term assignments internally and achieving an estimated $7.7 million in savings.
By embracing a strategic, technology-driven approach to your internal agency and float pool, you can build a stronger, more cost-effective organization. It is time to take control of your workforce and feel capable of meeting the challenges of 2026 and beyond.
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