Staffing Unplugged: Healthcare Insights

About Staffing Unplugged: Healthcare Insights

On this podcast, Medical Solutions leaders explore the evolving world of healthcare staffing by tackling the workforce challenges and trends impacting hospitals and healthcare facilities today. Tune in for expert insights, real-world strategies, and forward-thinking solutions from a trusted partner in healthcare workforce solutions.

Publisher

Medical Solutions

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2024

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026

   What Healthcare Leaders Are Telling Us About the Future of Workforce Strategy

   What workforce trends should healthcare leaders be paying attention to, and how can organizations prepare for what comes next? In this episode of Healthcare Workforce Unplugged, we explore the challenges and emerging trends shaping healthcare workforce strategy. As organizations balance financial pressures, workforce shortages, patient demand, and evolving care models, leaders are being asked to operate more efficiently while continuing to recruit, retain, and support the people their communities depend on. From AI and international recruitment to workforce housing, apprenticeship programs, and early career outreach, healthcare organizations are finding new and creative ways to strengthen their talent pipelines and prepare for the future. Join us as we sit down with Rory Audino, Vice President of Enterprise Growth at Medical Solutions, and Stan Odenthal, Senior Director of Workforce Initiatives at the Nebraska Hospital Association, for a candid conversation about what healthcare leaders are experiencing today and the trends that will influence workforce strategy in the years ahead. In this episode, we cover: How healthcare workforce priorities have evolved since the pandemic. Ongoing recruitment and retention challenges across healthcare organizations. The impact of AI on hiring and workforce processes. Creative solutions, including workforce housing, apprenticeships, and student outreach. Emerging opportunities in international recruitment and non-traditional workforce models. The importance of partnerships, collaboration, and trying new approaches. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Workforce Trends 01:05 Roles and Perspectives 02:45 Shift from Survival to Strategic Planning 04:18 AI as a Recruitment Tool and Its Challenges 05:38 Creativity in Public-Private Partnerships 07:21 Ongoing Nurse Shortages and Educational Initiatives 09:38 Different Priorities for Healthcare Leaders 12:53 Recognizing Industry-Wide Challenges 16:25 Emerging Trends in Workforce Strategy 18:36 International Staffing and Community Engagement 19:49 Role of AI in Future Workforce Solutions 20:35 Innovative Recruitment and Retention Strategies 20:53 Workforce Housing and Rural Healthcare Solutions 22:00 Early Education and Outreach Programs 25:51 Closing Advice and Remarks Keywords healthcare workforce, staffing challenges, AI in healthcare, workforce housing, healthcare leadership, recruitment, retention, healthcare policy

2. 

   1 Jun 2026

   From Vendor to Partner: What Healthcare Leaders Actually Need

   What separates a staffing vendor from a true workforce partner? In today’s healthcare environment, the difference matters more than ever.In this episode of Healthcare Workforce Unplugged, we explore what healthcare leaders actually need from workforce partners and why transactional staffing relationships are no longer enough. As workforce challenges grow more complex, leaders need partners who don’t just fill shifts but help carry the operational burden alongside them.From proactive workforce planning to integrated operational support, today’s most effective partnerships are built on trust, transparency, shared accountability, and a deep understanding of organizational goals.Join us as we sit down with Karin Selfors, Chief Client Officer at Medical Solutions, Natalie Red Eagle, Vice President of Clinical & Quality Services at Medical Solutions, and Dr. Charles Dolan, Vice President of Clinical Operations at TidalHealth, for an honest conversation about the evolution of workforce solutions in healthcare.In this episode, we cover: • Difference between vendors and true partners in healthcare staffing.• Importance of embedded, integrated workforce solutions.• Aligning workforce strategies with organizational goals.• Building trust and transparency in healthcare partnerships.• The role of technology and human connection in staffing.

3. 

   27 Mar 2026

   The Hidden Costs of Reactive Staffing Decisions

   Host Chase Farmer interviews industry expert Erin McKenzie about the hidden financial and operational costs of reactive healthcare staffing decisions, offering insights for sustainable workforce strategies.

4. 

   18 Nov 2025

   International Nursing as a Strategic Advantage: Building Your Clinical Experience & Leadership Bench

   Host [Host Name] interviews Laura Messineo, Chief Nursing Officer at WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions, about how international nursing offers a strategic advantage for building clinical experience and leadership.

5. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Tech, Trust, and Teamwork: What Clinicians and Hospitals Want in 2025

   Host Emily D'Agostino interviews Chase Farmer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Karin Selfors, Chief Client Officer at Medical Solutions, about clinician desires for tech and human support in 2025.

6. 

   2 Apr 2025

   The Future of Healthcare Staffing – Innovative Strategies for Building a Stronger Workforce

   Host [Host Name] interviews Patti Artley, Chief Nursing and Chief Clinical Officer at Medical Solutions, and Ron Hoppe, CEO of WorldWide Healthstaff Solutions, discussing innovative strategies for building a stronger, more resilient healthcare workforce.

7. 

   8 Oct 2024

   Navigating Workforce Challenges in Healthcare by Maximizing Nursing Potential

   Host David Smith interviews Patti Artley, Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at Medical Solutions, about maximizing nursing potential to navigate healthcare workforce challenges and improve staff satisfaction.

8. 

   12 Sept 2024

   Revolutionizing Healthcare Staffing: Leveraging Technology for a Flexible Workforce

   Host Emily Johnson interviews Rob Crowe, EVP at Medical Solutions, about leveraging technology to create a flexible healthcare workforce and revolutionize staffing solutions.

9. 

   19 Aug 2024

   Leadership and Retention: Building Strong Cultures in Healthcare

   Rich Thompson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Medical Solutions, shares strategies for building strong healthcare cultures and improving employee retention in this interview.

10. 

    29 Jul 2024

    Navigating the Allied Healthcare Staffing Landscape: Trends and Insights

    Matt Neel, Vice President of Allied Health, and Rebecca Mollak, Director of Client Success at Medical Solutions, discuss current trends and innovative strategies for navigating the allied healthcare staffing landscape in this interview.

11. 

    31 May 2024

    Voices of Care survey: Insights into nurse retention and recognition

    Patti Artley, Chief Nursing Officer, and Scott Armstrong, Vice President of Client Growth, discuss Medical Solutions' Voices of Care survey, revealing key insights into nurse retention and recognition.

12. 

    25 Mar 2024

    Staffing Strategies Unveiled: Tips for Stabilizing Your Workforce in the Evolving Landscape

    Kevin Walsh, Vice President of Client Success at Medical Solutions, shares strategies for stabilizing healthcare workforces by addressing burnout, enhancing satisfaction, and embracing new trends in this interview.

13. 

    31 Jan 2024

    Taking hospitals to the next level with comprehensive staffing support

    Join us in the inaugural episode of Staffing Unplugged, where we sit down with Chase Farmer, Chief Commercial Officer at Medical Solutions, a healthcare staffing company. In this episode, we explore the power of a healthcare talent ecosystem for hospitals. Discover how hospitals can leverage a healthcare talent ecosystem to not just meet but exceed their goals and objectives. Chase unpacks the broader scope of a talent ecosystem, showcasing its capabilities beyond just connecting nurses and other healthcare specialists with hospitals. Explore the significance of comprehensive staffing services, including travel nursing, local staffing, per diem options, direct hire solutions and international staffing. Learn why finding a staffing partner offering these services is crucial for hospitals looking for holistic support. Delve into the unique benefits a healthcare talent ecosystem provides over traditional healthcare staffing agencies. Understand how this approach empowers hospitals to control costs, enhance efficiency, and achieve long-term goals in terms of bedside staffing. Join us for an insightful conversation that goes beyond the surface, offering practical insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare staffing. Tune in to Staffing Unplugged to hear more strategies and solutions on how to elevate hospitals to the next level with comprehensive staffing support.

Who has been a guest on Staffing Unplugged: Healthcare Insights

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• Chase Farmer
• Erin McKenzie
• Laura Messineo
• Karin Selfors
• Patti Artley

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