CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UVA Health CEO Craig Kent was one of 74 major hospital system leaders asked by Becker’s Hospital Review to share areas on which they’re focused in 2025. Dr. Kent said he’s confident the health system will continue meeting clinical demands, even as they did in 2024 with dramatically growing patient volumes. He continued “even if we are well-staffed today, we recognize that maintaining this trajectory requires a steadfast commitment to recruiting, training, and retaining a highly skilled workforce.”

He said they’re expanding innovative workforce strategies, including programs like Earn While You Learn, enhancing retention through competitive compensation and benefits, and fostering career and leadership development through initiatives like the Health Leadership Institute.
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