Phelps 2020 Health Trend Check

Here are the top 3 trends that should be influencing your decision on who to work with when choosing your next health care human capital partner. Whether you are embarking on a search, seeking new ways to harness change management strategies or identifying and working with emerging talent, we have deep expertise to ensure your goals are not just met, but exceeded. 

Trend #1

The effects of technology and virtual health means health leaders will need to prepare for the invisible.

Human Resource Implication

From securing the internet of things and risk mitigation against threats of cyberattacks to harnessing AI to supplement health workforces and decision-making, health leaders will be engaged in enhancing protocols, policies and procedures around the many connected devices in electronic health records; protection of privacy will be of paramount importance. 

Trend #2

Workforce transformation will have broad impact requiring leaders and team members to anticipate the scale and pace of change. 

Human Resources Implication:

If not considered strategically, and holistically, employees may feel overwhelmed, demoralized and not as engaged as they might be.

Trend #3

Nine factors are affecting health-related social needs outside of the health care system and that are beyond an individual’s control. These are: housing instability; food insecurity; transportation; education; utility needs; interpersonal violence; family and social supports; employment; and, income. 

Human Resource Implication

Know how to lead in a time of vulnerability will be a critical capability. It means health leaders will need to strike a delicate balance between harnessing the shifts now being made from treatment to prevention and wellness and from individual to population health.