Meridian Health Reduces Agency Use by 46% and Saves $1.2 Million Case Study At a Glance Meridian Health Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey – 70 locations including four hospitals, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital – Annual system revenues of $725 million – 7,700 team members, and affiliations with more than 1,400 physicians Solution Spotlight – eShift Critical Issues – Excessive costs in agency use – High overtime and per diem fees – Perceived bias in staffing decisions – Recruiting and retention difficulties Results – 46% reduction in agency use – $1.2 million savings in seven months – Reduced shift vacancies – Improved staff satisfaction The need for improved communi- cation betw

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