Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:43:29 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2028760 en-us © 2026 Cross Country Chat yes f6b8ac3d-5894-5db9-9275-c02fc42de1e6 Cross Country Healthcare episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cross Country Healthcare https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bcjdd9bsan1ob0k7lz3pd0v9j4jk?.jpg 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Cross Country Healthcare Buzzsprout-16917096 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 986 full false 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Cross Country Healthcare Buzzsprout-16099110 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1707 2 3 full false 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Cross Country Healthcare Buzzsprout-15551241 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1375 2 2 full false 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Cross Country Healthcare Buzzsprout-14281220 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1385 full false 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Buzzsprout-12388110 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0400 1642 2 3 full false 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Buzzsprout-12290154 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500 1155 2 2 full false 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Buzzsprout-11791414 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 605 2 1 full false 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Buzzsprout-11068862 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2071 1 1 full false 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Buzzsprout-11631405 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500 846 1 4 full false 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Buzzsprout-11574715 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400 969 1 3 full false Suicide Prevention Do you or someone you know feel helpless or disconnected? September is National Suicide Prevention Month and mental health is a top priority for Cross Country. Join Colin McDonald, Chief Human Resource Officer–Cross Country, Hank Drummond, Chief Clinical Officer-Cross Country and Tandra Rutledge, Director, Strategic Healthcare Initiatives-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as they discuss this critical topic.  Learn how Cross Country creates an environment that is centered on connection, compassion and support for our healthcare providers, caregivers and employees, along with the resources available. 

]]> Do you or someone you know feel helpless or disconnected? September is National Suicide Prevention Month and mental health is a top priority for Cross Country. Join Colin McDonald, Chief Human Resource Officer–Cross Country, Hank Drummond, Chief Clinical Officer-Cross Country and Tandra Rutledge, Director, Strategic Healthcare Initiatives-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as they discuss this critical topic.  Learn how Cross Country creates an environment that is centered on connection, compassion and support for our healthcare providers, caregivers and employees, along with the resources available. 

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