Named after the Greek god of messengers, Hermes watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
There are plenty of misconceptions about rural healthcare issues that require a change in narrative if they are going to be addressed properly. With several rural health systems on the brink of collapse, it's critical that CNOs find avenues for sustainability. According to a recent report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, 756 rural hospitals are currently at risk of closing, and 323 of those are at immediate risk. These closures would be catastrophic on rural communities, for patients, and for the workforce. Despite unique challenges, rural health systems must persevere and find creative ways to approach population health and preventative care using the advantages they have. At Bingham Healthcare in rural Idaho, CNO Holly Davis wants to change the narrative surrounding rural healthcare. Here are three misconceptions about rural healthcare, according to Davis. Click here to read the accompanying story. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: community nurses nursing population
Transparency is key to building trust surrounding AI, says this innovation leader. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Andy McWilliams , VP of AI clinical product development and co-chair of AI governance at Advocate Health , about how to build trust in AI with patients. Tune in to hear his insights. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: AI innovation nurses nursing technology Secondary Pillars: Technology Innovation CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
When used responsibly, AI has the potential to be a force multiplier in nursing. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Andy McWilliams , VP of AI clinical product development and co-chair of AI governance at Advocate Health , about responsible AI implementation and its potential as a force multiplier. Tune in to hear his insights. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: AI innovation nurses nursing technology Secondary Pillars: Technology Innovation CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
To have a sustainable workforce in 2026, CNOs must partner closely with CHROs and other TA leaders to streamline recruiting and do more than make roles appealing to applicants. From a talent acquisition (TA) standpoint, recruiting isn't just about filling roles with just anyone anymore. According to Jennifer Spinelli , director of system talent acquisition at Beebe Healthcare , the goal now is to reach sustainability by building the right mix of permanent staff pipelines and having the flexibility to be proactive instead of reactive. Here are three ways that CNOs can partner with TA leaders to build a more sustainable nursing workforce, according to Spinelli. Click here to read the accompanying story . Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: HR nurses nursing recruitment retention Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
Turnover rates among nurses are holding steady, according to new data. Nursing turnover is always a point of contention for CNOs as they try to build a sustainable workforce. In 2026, RN turnover remains sitting at about 17%, which is the same as last year, according to Press Ganey's State of Nursing 2026 report. Gen Z and Millennials have the highest turnover rates, with Gen Z sitting at 22% and Millennials at 21%. Jeff Doucette , CNO at Press Ganey, previously told HealthLeaders the reason Gen Z nurses are leaving the workforce has to do with unmet needs, centering around purpose, support, and alignment with their organizations. "Gen Z clinical nurses generally have less [of a] feeling of psychological safety and they are experiencing significant cognitive overload and administrative burden, but they are less tolerant of the dysfunction that many of us have just learned to live with in healthcare environments," Doucette said. Here are some facts and figures that CNOs should know from
Sentara Health's virtual partner program for the night shift is normalizing asking for help, says this CNO. Bedside nursing is already a hard enough position, but nurses who work the night shift face some unique challenges that CNOs need to address. As resources go down on the night shift, it's critical that CNOs maintain steady staffing levels so that nothing falls through the cracks, according to Amber Price , senior vice president and enterprise CNO at Sentara Health . "We want to make sure that we have a balanced mix of nurses and that we have a steady staffing level so that our patients are getting the care they need," Price said. There is also higher turnover on the night shift among nurses who want to move to the day shift, as well as a different skill mix. "We see more new graduates on the night shift who may have more need for support," Price said. "All of those things combined can make it challenging to keep that shift staffed." That’s why Sentara Health implemented a new vir
Nurse recruiting isn’t just about job postings anymore. It requires more intention and strategy, says this talent acquisition leader. Nurse recruiting is a process that involves more than just nurse leaders. To have a sustainable workforce in 2026, CNOs must partner closely with CHROs and other TA leaders to streamline recruiting and do more than make roles appealing to applicants. From a talent acquisition (TA) standpoint, recruiting isn't just about filling roles with just anyone anymore, according to Jennifer Spinelli , director of system talent acquisition at Beebe Healthcare . "We're not posting and praying anymore," Spinelli said. "We’re filling today’s openings to help shape tomorrow’s workforce and thinking about the future a lot more than we ever did before." The goal now is to reach sustainability by building the right mix of permanent staff pipelines and having the flexibility to be proactive instead of reactive, Spinelli explained. Leaders must now work together to engage w
Sentara Health's virtual nursing partner program is helping give time back to night shift nurses, says this CNO. HealthLeaders spoke to Amber Price , senior vice president and enterprise CNO at Sentara Health , about the challenges nurses face on the night shift and how bringing in virtual nursing partners can help. Tune in to hear her insights. Click here to read the accompanying article. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: innovation nurses nursing staff technology telemedicine training Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Monday, June 15, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
To have a sustainable workforce in 2026, CNOs must partner closely with CHROs and other TA leaders to streamline recruiting and do more than make roles appealing to applicants. To get a better understanding of the role talent acquisition plays in the nursing pipeline, I spoke to Jennifer Spinelli , director of system talent acquisition at Beebe Healthcare , about how the organization leverages partnerships and data to build a more sustainable workforce. Tune in to hear her insights. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: nurses nursing recruitment staff staffing Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
Rural healthcare organizations have both advantages and disadvantages compared to urban health systems, says this CNO. HealthLeaders spoke to Holly Davis , CNO at Bingham Health , about the challenges facing rural health systems and the importance of population health and preventative care. Tune in to hear her insights. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: leadership nurses nursing population health rural health Secondary Pillars: CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image: