The case for a comprehensive health care onboarding solution

Physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) reflect a delivery system’s culture and values, and provide the foundation for safe and cost-effective care delivery.

Yet clinicians often fail to achieve their full potential, in part because these critical members of the care team are rarely onboarded in an intentional, thorough and consistent manner.

 

 

Playbook

COVID-19 strains clinician well-being

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused considerable strain on physicians and APPs: 14% plan to change jobs and 18% plan to retire, temporarily close their practices or opt out of patient care.1

Clinical leaders must address clinician burnout and the mental health of their frontline, and establish a new normal for staff.

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30%

Approximate turnover rate for newly hired clinicians in their first three years of employment

$250,000

Turnover expense for an advanced practice provider

60%

Percentage of employed physicians who believe they have little influence on the health care system

A best-in-class solution

Vizient® has been working with members for many years to understand their needs and the needs of their clinicians. The Physician and APP Onboarding Program is designed to create a consistent, evidence-based experience that will drive retention, strategic alignment, engagement, safety and well-being.

A unique approach to onboarding

We offer our members the platform, structure and support to move beyond the pre-employment checklist
with:

  • A customizable program adapted to member needs that can be delivered virtually when required
  • A choice of six- or 12-session formats, plus a transition-to-practice track to meet the needs of newly practicing clinicians
  • Expert-led support, resources and ongoing curriculum updates
  • National knowledge sharing and data insights

Stat 1 2013 physician retention survey. Cejka Search and American Medical Group Association; 2013.

Stat 2 Gilliand J. How much does advanced practice provider turnover really cost? Melnic Consulting Group blog. June 7, 2019. Accessed April 17, 2020. https://www.melnic.com/how-much-advanced-practice-provider-turnover-cost

Stat 3 2018 survey of America’s physicians: practice patterns & perspectives. The Physicians Foundation. September 2018. Accessed June 9, 2020. https://physiciansfoundation.org/research-insights/the-physicians-foundation-2018-physician-survey/

1 Survey: physician practice patterns changing as a result of COVID-19. Merritt Hawkins. Accessed June 4,
2020. https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/media-room/press/-Physician-Practice-Patterns-Changing-as-a-Result-of-COVID-19/

 

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