The Tech Fix For Workforce

Since the pandemic, the health care workforce issue has moved from problematic to critical.;The statistics are often repeated—77% of;provider organizations turned away new referrals for lack of staff and 60% of I/DD provider organization executives considering closing programs due to lack of staff (see As Of 2023, 77% Of I/DD Provider Organizations Turning Away New Referrals).;The turnover rate in most community-based;provider organizations is over 35%.;With rising wage rates, community-based provider organizations are experiencing declining margins. As a result, competition for staff—both recruiting and retention . . .