Behind the Science: Behind Nursing Staff Shortages

Findings of a recent Oliver Wyman study commissioned by IntelyCare revealed that lower occupancy rates due to nurse staffing shortages are estimated to cause nearly $20 billion in unrealized revenue for the post-acute care industry. On this week’s Behind the Science, The American Journal of Managed Care® spoke with several stakeholders involved in the analysis to discuss the industry implications of these findings, how use of contingent nursing labor may provide a cost-effective solution, and what health care systems should be aware of amid a looming recession.