As part of efforts to address staffing shortages, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is holding a virtual career fair focused on radiation therapy jobs on Sept. 26.

Immigration attorney Kathleen Campbell Walker, JD, explains the barriers foreign nurses face when immigrating to the U.S. and the need for policy changes that could help solve the growing healthcare staffing shortage.

"The underrepresentation of women in interventional cardiology is a significant concern," according to one cardiologist behind the new campaign. 

In the post-COVID era, wages for permanent RNs are rising, and wages for travelers are decreasing. A new report tracked these trends and more. 

“The shortage is not just specific to Connecticut. It’s all over the place,” said Bernadette Mele, MBA, the group's co-chair. 

Without deploying cost-saving measures, the price to provide workers with insurance could rise as much as 9%, a report from Mercer found. 

One critical access hospital in North Dakota is treating upward of 20 Canadian patients per month, the CBC reports. 

Michigan Hospital Association Executive Vice President Laura Appel said institutions are prioritizing exams related to medical emergencies.