Strategic Partners

Medical Solutions

For hospitals and health systems, workforce management is an area with significant opportunities to achieve cost savings. IHA Strategic Partner Medical Solutions is a leading provider of workforce solutions with a proven track record of helping Illinois hospitals, as well as hospitals nationwide, streamline the staffing process and improve performance.

As a managed services provider (MSP), Medical Solutions offers comprehensive, wrapround services designed to deliver quality candidates and whole-house program management. Its Hybrid Recruiting Model:

• Utilizes the resources of over 400 internal recruiters and over 500 network affiliates;
• Ensures resources are deployed immediately to find staff who are the best clinical and cultural fit, as well as 100% licensed and compliant; and
• Helps achieve a 95% traveler completion rate.

Medical Solutions is proud of its 99% client retention rate, a result of the innovative staffing support it provides hospital and health system clients. Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, such as of FocusOne Solutions and Aureus Medical, the industry-leading Medical Solutions has over 70 years of combined healthcare staffing experience. See our flyer to learn more about IHA's partnership with Medical Solutions.

A March 2023 Medical Solutions webinar showcased how flexible staffing models can attract underutilized segments of the workforce while streamlining operational processes. You can view "Embracing Innovation Through a Complete Healthcare Talent Ecosystem" on-demand.

Gallagher Insurance Point

Employee benefits and human capital management programs are a high priority and a significant expense for hospitals and health systems. IHA strategic partner Gallagher Insurance Point is a recognized leader and innovator in employee benefits and human resources consulting—and can help drive savings and efficiencies in your organization.

Gallagher Insurance Point can benefit hospitals and health systems through a multitude of ways, but at a high level, takes a two pronged approach:

Quick-Strike Solutions:

• Life and Disability Intelligent Aggregation Model—Minimum 10%, Average 25% Savings (savings typically hit the bottom line within 90-120 days)
• Dental and Vision—5%-12% Savings (savings typically hit the bottom line within 90-120 days)
• Pharmacy—12% to 18% Savings (savings typically hit the bottom line in conjunction with the contract period)

Long-Term, Substantial Savings Opportunities:

• Life and Disability HEBA Trust—Unique premium credit eligible program with average return on Life: 44%, LTD: 15%, STD: 5%
• MET Dental Trust—Unique program offering premium credits ranging from 5-14%