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It’s not just the FQHC market that shows an increasing shortage of primary care providers. All subsets of the healthcare field are struggling to find doctors and other clinical teams to fill positions in all kinds of facilities. We know this shortage will only grow worse as markets tighten through the physician and healthcare clinical staffing shortages predicted through 2025. Physician recruitment in particular, will be increasingly difficult, so HR teams must create new strategies for filling roles during these challenging times.

Any FQHC leadership team will tell you there is no mission without margin. Healthcare organizations of all types must pay close attention to the revenue-generating engines of their facilities. This includes physicians, who in addition to providing clinically effective care for patients, must also serve as the financial revenue generator for the facility. But how much revenue can physicians generate, particularly for FQHCs?

It’s clear that motivation matters; disengaged employees take more sick time, show up late, miss deadlines, complain and can cause problems with customers. Turnover rates are higher overall and the workplace generally suffers culturally. Fortunately, we have some tips to help your organization overcome any summer slumps that may occur.