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Parallon StaRN Program Wins Healthcare Staffing Innovation AwardParallon, a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services, announced today that its StaRN program was awarded the first-ever Healthcare Staffing Summit Innovation Award by Staffing Industry Analysts, the global advisor on contingent work. The award was initiated to highlight fresh approaches and new ideas having the greatest impact on the healthcare staffing ecosystem. StaRN-Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses-is a unique educational program that addresses a critical skills gap in the healthcare industry by increasing both the quantity and the quality of skilled nursing resources most in demand by hospitals. "We are incredibly proud to be recognized by our industry peers for this breakthrough initiative," said Chris Taylor, president, Parallon. "StaRN bridges the gap between classroom theory and clinical care in specialized and high-demand areas, such as med-surg, critical care and specialty areas," added Brendan Courtney, president and CEO,Parallon's Workforce Solutions business unit. "It is creating a completely new source of skilled nurses to meet the needs of hospitals across the country. Not only does it ensure a competitive talent advantage in a tight labor market, StaRN improves employee engagement and job satisfaction, increases staff retention and reduces operating costs." Parallon's Workforce Solutions business unit advances excellence in the business of healthcare delivery through innovative approaches to healthcare staffing and workforce management that drive enhanced patient outcomes and better financial performance. With more than 20,000 healthcare professionals delivering patient care through Parallon directly and via its managed services engagements, the firm partners with hospitals, healthcare systems and non-acute facilities to help them operate more effectively and efficiently. About Parallon Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Parallon Business Solutions, LLC is a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services. Parallon partners with hospitals and healthcare systems to improve their business performance through proven practices in revenue cycle; technology; workforce management and consulting, in addition to group purchasing and supply chain management through Healthtrust Purchasing Group, L.P. Parallon is dedicated to bringing deep and evolving industry knowledge, a long track record of operational excellence and a broad portfolio of services to all partnerships in order to help clients thrive in the communities they serve. Together with its affiliates, Parallon employs more than 26,000 professionals and serves nearly 1,400 hospitals and 11,000 non-acute care providers, including ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices and alternate care sites. Visit www.parallon.com or follow @ParallonConnect. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151009005705/en/ |
