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Learn about the latest insights, trends, thought leadership and news on workforce solutions from Cross Country Healthcare leaders.

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April 4, 202516 min

Cross Country Locums: An Overview

In this episode, we delve into the world of locum tenens staffing, providing a comprehensive overview of what it entails, its operational mechanics, and why it's becoming an increasingly popular solution in the healthcare industry. Our Locums President Karen Mote sits down with VP of Client Solutions, Ron R. to discuss the benefits and challenges of locums staffing, the different roles involved, and how it can help address issues like workforce shortages and burnout. Tune in to learn how locums staffing is changing the way healthcare operates and discover if it's the right fit for you or your organization!

November 13, 2024Episode 328 min

Tackling Labor Costs in Healthcare

Join us as we explore essential strategies and solutions for tackling labor costs in healthcare and discover how to achieve cost-effective outcomes without sacrificing the quality of care. In this episode, Colin McDonald, Cross Country’s CHRO, sits down with Kristian Carrico, Vice President of Search and Chris McCann, Vice President of Business Development, to discuss this important topic.

August 9, 2024Episode 222 min

Cross Country Search: An Overview

In this episode, we explore our Cross Country Search division which provides not only a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution but also nursing, allied, non-clinical, executive and interim leadership staffing solutions. Join our CHRO, Colin McDonald and some members of our Cross Country Search team as we dive into what makes Cross Country Search a great partner for you. Additionally, we recently released our 2024 nursing study, The Future of Nursing: Embracing Technology While Preserving Humanity, which you can download here.

January 9, 202423 min

From Insight to Action: Leveraging Clinician Perspectives for Workforce Success

Our Locums President, Karen Mote sits down with our Chief Medical Officer and practicing Physician Assistant, Michael Skovira to discuss the findings from our recent survey. Join us as they dive into valuable insights to help healthcare leaders thoughtfully craft a future workforce strategy with providers' perspectives in mind. Click here to read: From Insight to Action: Leveraging Clinician Perspectives for Workforce Success, our 2024 Physician and Advanced Practice Provider Survey Report.

March 13, 2023Episode 327 min

Interim Leadership in an Evolving Healthcare Market Episode 2

Join us as we continue our conversation on Interim Leadership in an evolving healthcare market with Chrissy Burke, HireUp Leadership VP, Relationship Development and two interim leaders. Hear their perspective on technology and its impact on patient care, as well as the value an interim leader brings to an organization.

February 25, 2023Episode 219 min

Interim Leadership in an Evolving Healthcare Market

The healthcare market has been pretty bumpy in the last 18 months – and experts foresee it continuing for much of 2023. Burnout, consolidations, reorganization, rising costs, and financial pressures are creating an unyielding pace of change and transformation – and the ripple effects have impacted everyone including leaders and front-line staff profoundly. Join us for a conversation with Chrissy Burke, HireUp Leadership VP, Relationship Development and two interim leaders who are navigating these changes in real time and have perspective and solutions.

January 10, 2023Episode 110 min

The Importance of Succession Planning

Now more than ever, organizations must have a strategy for leadership development to support long-term growth and continuity through succession planning. Join Todd Wozniak and Craig Hoven, SVPs Managing Consultants, as they discuss the importance of succession planning and why it is critical for companies to have a plan in place to pass on leadership roles and the steps to implement the process.

December 15, 2022Episode 134 min

Vendor Management System: The Lifeline Healthcare Systems Need Now

Could your Healthcare System benefit from a Vendor Management System to better manage and optimize labor? Find out what our recent survey around Vendor Management Systems uncovered and what key features to look for when selecting the right one for your organization. Join Gerald Purgay, Cross Country Healthcare CMO, Bill Wessman, VP Technology Services and Dan White, Chief Commercial Officer, as they discuss this critical tool and why Intellify™ is the latest innovation in healthcare technology.

November 15, 2022Episode 414 min

Aging In Place: Keeping Seniors at Home

November is National Home Care & Hospice Month as well as National Family Caregiver Month so there is no better time to talk about the importance of home care for the elderly. In a recent study by Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group, 70% of respondents aged 50-79 years stated they prefer at-home care as they age, however, fewer than 1 in 10 are actively looking into care. Join the Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group team: Pamela Jung, President, Stacy Burt, Senior Vice President Operations, Jasmin Moreno, Vice President Homecare Operations, and Deena Harpham, Regional Vice President Implementation & Program Management as they discuss “Aging in Place: Assessing Senior’s Understanding of Home Healthcare Options” and how health systems can benefit from keeping seniors at home.

October 28, 2022Episode 316 min

Breast Cancer Awareness: Mammograms Will Save Your Life

Are you or someone you love facing a breast cancer diagnosis or currently fighting breast cancer? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important cause supported by Cross Country Healthcare. Join Karen Mote, president of Cross Country Locums; Allison Thorpe, director of client relations at Cross Country; and Dr. Deepa Sheth, a breast oncology radiologist, as they discuss the risks of breast cancer and the importance of mammograms and early detection. Learn about the various options for screening and the importance of a strong support system.