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HireRight Healthcare Spotlight Report 2018

Healthcare is the fastest growing occupation in the U.S. It is expected to increase 18% from 2016 through 2026, adding an estimated 2.4 million new jobs over the period. Growth from 2013 to 2017 was 9%, with the most significant expansion in ambulatory health services at 13%.

The increased need for healthcare employees is exacerbated by limited availability. For the second year in a row, the leading talent acquisition challenges for healthcare employers remains finding qualified job candidates and retaining valuable employees.  

The HireRight 2018 Healthcare Spotlight provides valuable insights on key industry trends and best practices in hiring, screening and employment from the annual HireRight Employee Background Screening Benchmark Survey.

Key themes:

• Increased competition to attract and retain quality talent
• Need for improved efficiency and oversight of hiring practices due to increased labor demands
• Increased regulation and legislation complexity in healthcare employment