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Bridging the Gap in Healthcare IT A Holy Spirit Health System Testimonial

Written by Salary.com Staff

September 20, 2018

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Healthcare providers started using electronic health records (EHR) in 2015. Due to government incentives, companies kept using EHR systems to their advantage. Holy Spirit Health System hired CompData Consulting to revamp its career path. They also wanted to improve their pay structure to stay competitive today. Learn in this post how the company bridge the gap between HR and IT. 

Understanding Healthcare IT Jobs

CompData Consulting worked with its HR and IT departments to understand their challenges and find ways to fix them. Later, they examined healthcare IT job competition, skills needed, and workload growth. 

The former then checked the organizational structure for market-comparable compensation. They also analyzed similar jobs within the health system, to look for opportunities to bridge the gap. 

Afterward, they made a comprehensive review of the company's system. The report suggested changes to their compensation, management, and recruitment and retention strategies. It suggested streamlining, improving efficiency, and better matching pay to job duties. 

Holy Spirit used the report to improve their healthcare IT jobs, making them more appealing to candidates. 

Revamping the Career Path and Pay Structure

CompData Consulting suggested Holy Spirit Health System changes based on their research. It included career path changes to bridge the skills and certification gap for higher-paying positions. They also reformed the IT department pay structure to match the employees' needs. 

To implement these recommendations, the company took an evidence-based approach. And they analyzed current and prospective employees through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. 

The strategy solved their problems and helped them recruit and keep top talents. A deliberate, data-driven approach made them more competitive and created a desirable workplace.

Reaping the Benefits

Holy Spirit closely monitored their improvements to ensure their success. From new career paths to performance reviews were monitored to help them adjust to unexpected issues. 

The healthcare system reported success with the revamp. Employee satisfaction and job performance increased. With a 6% wage increase and a 20% job satisfaction boost, higher-paid jobs were significantly improved. 

Holy Spirit Health System noticed a drop in turnover rates. The new career path and pay structure also increased employee retention over time. 

The revamp made Holy Spirit Health System more competitive and attractive to job seekers. With a carefully designed career path and pay structure, they are now ready to take on the ever-changing healthcare industry.

Better HR-IT Communication and Staff Engagement

The team made changes that made them better leaders thanks to this tailored approach. They also had better HR-IT communication and staff engagement. CompData Consulting helped Holy Spirit Health System compete in the ever-changing healthcare industry. 

Thus, the company could recruit and retain skilled workers to meet government requirements. They improved employee engagement and satisfaction in the competitive healthcare IT market.

Conclusion

In today's fast-changing IT landscape, understanding healthcare organizations' unique IT challenges is crucial. That's why when Holy Spirit Health System addressed their problem, it helped them bridge the gap. 

Do you want to stay updated with the latest market trends? CompData Consulting can help you find ways to close the talent gap and stay competitive. 

Provide excellent service and meet the healthcare industry's changing needs with our help. Call us now! 

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