At a glance Healthcare leaders highlighted five practical ways to make nurses’ day-to-day work safer and more sustainable: Building coordinated safety programs with input from frontline employees Using reporting and incident data to identify risks and guide action Strengthening physical environments with practical safeguards Providing tools and training to help… Read More
At a glance Since 2018, Aya and a multisite academic health system have built a trusted per diem partnership. In 2025, the program filled 23,070 shifts with a 93% fill rate. Through September 2026, the program had filled 22,716 additional shifts across clinical, nonclinical and outpatient settings. The challenge A… Read More
Highlights Predictive planning helps organizations act before coverage gaps emerge. Maternity leaves, leaves of absence and changes in patient demand give leaders time to plan ahead. Different workforce layers serve different purposes. Float pools, per diem staff, internal agencies and travelers can work together to address different staffing needs. Data… Read More
“We’re honored to return as the Presenting Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year and continue our partnership with Father Joe’s Villages,” said Amber Zeeb, Chief People Officer at Aya Healthcare. “Thanksgiving is a time to come together, reflect on all we have to be thankful for, and ensure that everyone… Read More
By: Christina Rizzo, special education teacher, Aya Education This is my third year as a traveling special education teacher, and the question everyone wants to know is: How exactly did you get into being a traveling teacher? 99% of the time, you hear about the many benefits of… Read More
Hunter Freeman, a special education teacher with Aya Education, relocated 2,000 miles from Mississippi to Salem, Oregon. His move was driven by the dire need to provide essential services and support to students with special needs in the Pacific Northwest. Traveling teachers are… Read More
Highlights AI readiness starts with workforce participation. Involve employees in identifying problems, designing solutions and shaping responsible implementation. A flexible, supported workforce is a stronger workforce. Safety investments, layered workforce models and career pathways help health systems retain talent and respond to changing needs. Better workforce decisions require better data. Read More
Highlights Fragmented systems make workforce decisions harder. Disconnected data and workflows limit visibility into costs, coverage and workforce needs. A platform-first strategy creates a shared view of the workforce. It connects data and processes across labor types while keeping essential systems in place. Connected data comes before workforce intelligence. Standardized… Read More
Before discussing available clinicians or filling open shifts, Sophia Morris, Executive Vice President, Client Fulfillment and Strategy Teams, of Aya Healthcare, wants to understand what facilities are trying to accomplish. “We spend a lot of time researching, listening, and learning their pain points and what their goals are,”… Read More
At-a-glance In Q2 2026, the physician market saw physician demand remain elevated while active participation fell by 4%, applications dropped by 6%, and new registrations decreased by 7%. Healthcare organizations face a shrinking pool of actively engaged candidates, especially in Hospitalist, Psychiatry, and OB/GYN specialties. Table of contents… Read More
by Christina Rizzo, special education teacher, Aya Education Fresh haircuts, sharp pencils and new backpacks. Three clear signs that school is back in session. As a traveling special education teacher with Aya Education, I go where I’m needed most, and this year I’ll be supporting teenagers in… Read More
At a glance The bill rate is only part of the cost of locums. Delays, duplicate work and missed coverage add up fast. Best practices include: Connect requests, credentialing, vendors and billing in one process. Give leaders visibility into coverage, costs and vendor performance. Reduce delays and paperwork while keeping… Read More