Workforce insights—stories, strategies and solutions.

How One System Transformed Workforce Strategy Through Partnership and Insight

Maury Regional Health partnered with Qualivis and Aya Advisory Solutions to address high vacancy rates and reliance on contract labor. By implementing a strategic workforce assessment, restructuring their float pool, and optimizing their employer brand, the hospital achieved a 60% reduction in traveler headcount and a 26% improvement in RN retention. This case study details the specific steps taken to transform their workforce strategy.

December 4, 2025

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Building Local Strength: How Community-Based Clinicians Reduce Reliance on Travel Staffing

Health systems can reduce reliance on travel staffing by activating local clinician pools—per diem, internal floats and community-based caregivers—matched to shifts in real time. Using Qualivis Shifts and LotusOne, hospitals gain faster coverage, lower costs and better continuity. A West Tennessee Healthcare case study shows how tech and on-demand scheduling build a balanced, sustainable workforce.

November 12, 2025

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The Four Layers of Locum Tenens Staffing: Building a Smarter Workforce Strategy 

Discover the four layers of locum tenens staffing—Direct contracting, VMS, MSP and internal provider pools—and how each affects visibility, cost and control. See how Qualivis and LotusOne help hospitals close coverage gaps, standardize rates and reduce spend by 8–10%.

October 16, 2025

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Beyond VMS: A Smarter Checklist for Healthcare Workforce Management

Go beyond VMS with LotusOne. This checklist shows how a unified platform delivers real-time reporting, automated approvals, and seamless integrations to reduce costs, speed fills, and give healthcare leaders the data to make smarter staffing decisions.

October 16, 2025

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Three Proven Strategies for Winning (and Keeping) Top Talent

Healthcare leaders share proven strategies to reduce turnover, build stronger pipelines, and create lasting teams through culture, flexibility, and collaboration.

October 9, 2025

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Harnessing Innovation with Groundbreaking Tech in Healthcare 

At Roundtable 2025, Aya Healthcare’s Dani Bowie and nurse executives from Ballad Health and St. Luke’s share practical ways AI is reshaping staffing—from predictive scheduling and workload scoring to human-centered design and simulation pilots. They outline what’s next for science-backed decisions. Qualivis, endorsed by 28 state hospital associations and powered by LotusOne, partners with health systems to modernize workforce management.

September 30, 2025

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Ripples in Care: When Crisis Calls, Community Answers 

When historic floods hit eastern Tennessee, Ballad Health faced a defining crisis, leading daring rescues and coordinated evacuations across multiple hospitals. Dr. Lisa Smithgall’s firsthand account reveals how preparation, teamwork, and compassion helped caregivers support the community through tragedy—demonstrating the lasting impact of readiness and human connection in times of disaster.

September 9, 2025

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Leadership Through Changing Tides with Dr. Carolyn Swinton

Discover Dr. Carolyn Swinton’s actionable blueprint for values-based healthcare leadership from the 2025 Qualivis Roundtable. Drawing on her experience as Chief Nurse Executive, Dr. Swinton shares strategies for leading with integrity, trust, and compassion amid change. Learn how to align vision with values, build a culture of belonging, and empower your team to lead with purpose. This session highlights how courageous, purpose-driven leadership transforms organizations and leaves a lasting legacy of hope and confidence.

August 27, 2025

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