HealthStream released its 2026 Trends in Provider Enrollment Report to examine how enrollment practices shape financial performance, provider satisfaction, and operational efficiency across healthcare organizations. Drawing on findings from its ninth annual Provider Enrollment survey, the report explores how enrollment delays, fragmented structures, and manual workflows create downstream challenges that affect reimbursement, access to care, and organizational trust.

Data from the world’s largest nursing competency study, analyzing more than 400,000 nurses, reveals a troubling trend: knowledge scores are improving, but clinical judgment in real-world situations continues to lag.

In this session,Trisha Coady, SVP of Workforce Development Solutions at HealthStream, shares the key findings from the 2026 benchmarks and what they mean for nurse leaders looking to strengthen readiness and modernize their organization’s approach to competency development.

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Nurse leaders are at the intersection of patient safety, staff well-being, and efficient resource management. Every shift presents the challenge of protecting quality care for patients while keeping teams supported and motivated in a fast-paced environment.

Gain insights from over 450 provider enrollment professionals on trends, challenges, and strategies to enhance operational efficiency and financial outcomes. Download the 2026 Trends in Provider Enrollment report today.

Misericordia Home, a long-term care community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), has been abeacon of care and support for over 650 residents on its campus and in community-integrated living arrangements (CILAs). With a growing population and over 1,500 employees, the organization faced a critical challenge: Transitioning from a manual scheduling system to a more efficient, scalable solution.

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Our 2026 Trends in Provider Enrollment report reveals a critical turning point for the industry. While the importance of provider enrollment is widely recognized, many organizations still struggle with disjointed structures, manual workflows, and limited financial visibility. The result? A widening gap between intent and outcomes.