Aon plc reported on December 11, 2024, that U.S. hospitals are experiencing lower clinician turnover after bolstering pay and benefits to attract and retain talent. According to Aon's 19th annual Benefits Survey of Hospitals, only 7% of hospitals reported increased turnover among nurses, a significant drop from 62% in 2023. Similarly, non-physician clinical positions saw increased departures in only 5% of hospitals, down from 41% in 2023.
Despite these improvements, 84% of hospitals still report shortages in nurse staff, and almost half report shortages in clinical technicians. Sheena Singh, senior vice president of Aon's national healthcare industry practice, emphasized the continued need for investment in total rewards and support for workforce resiliency and mental health. Hospitals have increased new hire pay (70%), implemented sign-on bonuses (69%), and raised minimum wage scales (61%) in the past year.
The survey, which compiled results from over 1,500 hospitals representing more than 3.3 million health system employees, also showed average health plan expenses per hospital beneficiary increased by 8.5% to $17,520 in 2024. This report underscores Aon's role in providing data-driven insights and solutions to help health systems manage their workforce and benefits challenges.
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