How Do We Fix The Manufacturing Skills Gap? Lots Of Ways!
The skills gap is real. But even if we were able to go back to the days of shop classes and home/auto repair “on the job training,” there would still be a gap, since today’s manufacturing environment is so much more technically demanding than what past generations faced. As the above examples show, solutions today must come from a variety of sources (for both funding and training), and provide resources for a variety of wildly differing needs.
Venturing Wisely into Smart Manufacturing
There are always risks for new manufacturing technology programs. To ensure progress, you’ll need to consider five key aspects.
Recreating the Tech Boom of the 20th Century with Advanced Manufacturing
The 21st century is maintaining the rate of innovation in large part thanks to America’s manufacturing scene.
AI In Manufacturing: Ready For Impact
Manufacturers should not wait before addressing these and other AI-related challenges, including the acquisition of skills and expertise. AI may not yet have made a heavy imprint on the sector, but that is certain to change in the foreseeable future.
4 front office billing tips
When the front desk staff does their part, your billing and collections routine gets off to a smart start, and that eventually means more income for your practice.
Low consumer literacy of healthcare industry linked to almost $5 billion in costs, report finds
Confusion over navigating the complex healthcare system translates into a significant customer-service cost burden for insurers.
Wraparound services hold promise for reducing health costs and improving outcomes
Wraparound services potentially saved $8.2 million from 2011 to 2016, based on median hospitalization costs, the authors found.
6 back office billing strategies
In this two-part series, Olson, who works at the Ocean Springs, Miss., firm, offers financial management and support services for the healthcare community. She shares six ways to get your back office team to bring their best game to your billing and collections efforts. Click here to see her suggestions for the front office.
Healthcare spending is growing along with prices, up 5% over 2017
Spending by private payers has grown at a faster clip, with growth hitting 7.4 percent compared to 2.3 percent for public payer spending.
Landlords Get Innovative to Fill Vacancies
Turnkey rental solutions are a viable alternative and supplement to traditional tenancies. Be sure to check local laws and lender requirements first, though.