How Debt-Free Education Programs Can Reduce the Healthcare Staffing Shortage

Healthcare organizations in the US can counter the severe worker shortage facing the industry through debt-free education programs, recruiting less expensive internal staff for vacant roles and raising existing employees’ skills. By identifying required roles, and investing in employees’ training, organizations can reduce recruitment costs and improve retention. Debt-free tuition differs from tuition reimbursement by covering upfront costs, thus avoiding employees’ out-of-pocket expenses.