Federal Loan Caps Hit Dental Education: 8 Notes on Workforce Impact
New federal student loan caps took effect July 1, limiting borrowing to $50,000 per year for professional degree programs — well below what the average dental student borrows…
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MGMA 2026 Compensation Report: Physician Pay Rises as Productivity Falls
Physician compensation rose across every specialty in 2025 even as productivity fell, according to MGMA’s 2026 Provider Compensation and Productivity Data report, drawing on data from more than…
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The Workforce Equation: 5 Resources on Labor, Learning, and the Data Behind Them
Healthcare labor costs are the single largest line item on a health system's P&L, yet most organizations manage them through disconnected systems and manual processes. This Becker's roundup…
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ADA Research: Only 60% of Dental Practices Have Adequate Hygienist Staffing
The ADA Health Policy Institute finds that only 60% of U.S. dentists have an adequate number of dental hygienists on staff — and the shortage is both severe…
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ASHHRA’s HR Pulse Transitions to Digital-First Monthly Newsletter
ASHHRA’s HR Pulse magazine—a 25+ year resource for healthcare human resources professionals—is transitioning from a print format to a digital-first model. HR Pulse content will now be distributed…
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Beyond Generational Labels: New Approaches to Older-Younger Conflict at Work
Healthcare workplaces increasingly face conflict between older and younger employees, worsened by generational labeling that introduces age bias rather than resolving tension. This article from ASHHRA Exchange argues…