Elevate Care

In this episode, Kerry interviews Cathy Henesey, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Advent Health, discusses the changes in healthcare and talent acquisition over the past 20 years. She highlights the need for a talent attraction strategy due to increased competition and the impact of COVID-19 on staffing levels. This episode covers the short-term and long-term strategies organizations can ex...

In this episode of Elevate Care, co-host, Nishan Sivathasan, swaps roles with host, Kerry Perez. The duo discusses how the roles of strategy and marketing impacts the ever-evolving experience for clients and candidates in healthcare. Kerry shares her background and experience in various roles within the company, including strategy, marketing, and recruitment. She discusses the importance of unders...

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In part two of our  series language access in healthcare, Carla Fogaren, a Principal Consultant and Registered Nurse, discusses the importance of language access in healthcare and the impact of Section 1557. She shares the challenges of using machine translation and emphasizes the need for qualified interpreters and translators; along with the importance of testing bilingual clinical staff to ensu...

In this first part of a series on language access in healthcare, Kerry interviews Carla Fogaren, a Principal Consultant and Registered Nurse. Carla shares the importance of language access in healthcare and the impact of Section 1557 on language access and disability. From a young age, Carla experienced interpreting for her family in a medical setting and highlights the high demand for qualified i...

In this episode of Elevate Care, Kerry interviews Tom Kiesau, Chief Innovation Officer and Managing Partner at the Chartis Group, where they introduce the concept of hospital-at-home and its place within the care-at-home ecosystem. He clarifies that hospital-at-home suits specific populations and conditions but isn't a full replacement for inpatient care. Tom outlines the patient transition from h...

In this episode, Kerry recaps the recent webinar between AMN Healthcare and Temple Health, Leveraging Technology and Analytics to Optimize Workforce Costs. In this discussion, Leora Westbrook, AMN Healthcare’s President of Workforce Strategy & Optimization and Co-Host of Elevate Care and Mouhamad (Mo) Abbas, AMN Healthcare’s President of Vendor Management Solutions, and Kim Hanson, R.N. and Vice P...

Mouhamad “Mo” Abbas, President of Vendor Management Solutions at AMN Healthcare, joins the show to discuss internal float pools and internal agencies in healthcare. In this episode, we explore why this topic is relevant in the current healthcare landscape, the difference between internal float pools and internal agencies, and their benefits for clinicians. Mo also highlights the critical component...

In this episode, Kerry interviews Dan Peres, President of Modern Healthcare, about the challenges and innovations in the healthcare industry. They discuss topics such as shifting models of care, the role of AI, the importance of patient-centricity, and the challenges of staffing and labor. In addition, they discuss the need for strategic decision-making and collaboration among healthcare leaders....

As technology advances at a rapid pace, the landscape of the tech and healthcare industry is evolving, where companies are seeking ways to stay ahead the competition and meet the needs of their consumers. In this episode, Kerry interviews Liz Cunningham, the Vice President of Digital Solutions at AMN Healthcare and co-host of our show. They discuss the evolution of candidate experience with AMN Pa...

Welcome to Season 2 of Elevate Care, where Kerry Perez takes the helm as our new host! In this episode, Kerry interviews Nishan Sivathasan, the Chief Strategy and Experience Officer at AMN Healthcare and co-host of our show. Together, they explore a range of topics, from industry change predictions to the integration of technology in healthcare. Delving into the patient-centric approach and the no...

In this episode of Elevate Care, we interview Barry Asin, the President of Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), where we explore the remarkable advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the healthcare staffing sector, its crucial role in overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the notable trends projected for the year 2024. ---------------------------------------------...

In this episode, Jamey interviews Dr. Janice Walker, the CNO at Baylor Scott and White Health, where they delve into the transformative power of compassionate connection and innovation in healthcare settings. They explore how the industry is being reimagined and transformed by leadership approaches, technology advancements, and human experiences. They uncover strategies to prevent and mitigate wor...

In this episode, we discuss the insightful journey through transformation and change within organizations, with Fredrick Marin, the Senior Director for Change Management at the University of Virginia. From confronting the difficult truths to leveraging the potential of Human Resources, we explore pivotal moments and mindsets shaping the industry. We discuss embracing change, building trust, and na...

In this episode, we dive into the world of disruptive technologies in healthcare with Vignesh Kannah and Abhishek AK from the Everest Group. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking innovations that are reshaping the medical landscape, promising improved patient care, and revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals work. Learn more about this episode: https://www.amnhealthcare.com/amn-insight...

Step into the world of cutting-edge healthcare as we explore the incredible impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in this enlightening podcast with Robin Famanfarmaian, professional speaker and healthcare entrepreneur. Join us on a journey through the revolutionary ways AI is shaping the medial landscape, from streamlining the patient care process, to technology advancements. AI is not just the f...