Greater Louisville Inc.: Greater Louisville Inc.'S Health Enterprises Network Hosts Discussion On Overcoming Workforce Challenges

Louisville KY

05 May, 2022

2:14 PM

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Press release from Greater Louisville, Inc.: May 2, 2022 Louisville, Ky. (April 28, 2022) — Health Enterprises Network (HEN), an initiative of Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI), convened national, state, and local experts for its 'Future of Healthcare Workforce' event, presented by HR Affiliates. In a special edition of GLI's Workforce Connections series, more than 150 local healthcare and business leaders joined a discussion on how the workforce shortage has impacted the patient care experience and the delivery of healthcare, and how Louisville can support and grow the healthcare workforce. "Yesterday's conversation was an important opportunity to come together and learn from experts how to create solutions for the workforce shortage that healthcare-related industries are facing," said Logan Gatti, director of HEN. "The panelists gave invaluable input, and I look forward to seeing how HEN's members are able to use insights from the discussion in solving their current challenges." Alfonso N. Cornish, chief learning officer for Closing the Gap Consulting LLC and Culture Docs, moderated a panel discussion between: The conversation covered a range of topics including how to attract and retain front-line talent, properly train skilled workers on emerging technologies, and create a more diverse healthcare workforce. "The workforce shortage in healthcare, particularly in the public health sector, can have a harsh impact on any community," Dr. Bhatt said. "Bringing together influential Louisville health industry leaders, with diverse views and perspectives on how to address this challenge, was an important step. The next step – equally important – is to continue moving forward and focus on actionable solutions that lead to sustainable impact. Deloitte looks forward to helping ensure these conversations continue." "Conversations on workforce challenges of today and potential challenges in the future have a major return on investment for our region," said Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of GLI. "These conversations are critical to the work HEN and GLI are doing to grow the regional economy, through fostering and facilitating relationships across the healthcare ecosystem." This press release was produced by Greater Louisville, Inc.. The views expressed here are the author's own.