For the last two decades the health care industry has been valiantly attempting to mold the art of caring into the business model form. There have been multiple attempts to lower the hours of patient care delivery relative to the fiscal constraints of provider organizations and the industry of healthcare. Skill mixes have changed while patient length of stay has been condensed to its lowest point yet. Despite theses efforts, profit margins have continued to diminish. The combination of these efforts has placed an enormous burden and even more responsibility on the front line manager to make things work on all levels – quality, service, outcome and cost.

The ability of the ProBudget database to collect real-time data that allows nurse leaders to proactively manage productivity and labor costs makes it an extremely valuable decision support tool.  Front line managers have the ability to navigate from month to month, and even year to year, with great ease in their quest for accurate information.

ProBudget is applicable for hospitals and health care systems across the country who are interested in a user-friendly, real-time management tool that can actually assist front line managers to be fiscally accountable and fully informed. This program is available for licensing nationwide through Pathway Healthcare Solutions, Inc.