As healthcare organizations across the U.S. face persistent workforce shortages, rising labor costs, and increasing patient demand, HR leaders are under pressure to identify sustainable, long-term workforce solutions. International recruitment is often discussed but frequently misunderstood. Research shows that misconceptions around immigration complexity, cost, compliance risk, and candidate readiness can lead to ineffective workforce strategies. This session cuts through those myths to provide a clear, data-driven understanding of what international healthcare recruitment truly involves and what it can deliver. A structured analysis of current immigration pathways, policy considerations, and real-world case examples highlights how international recruitment fits into broader workforce planning strategies.

The results illuminate both the realities and misconceptions surrounding global talent acquisition and can be used to inform more effective recruitment and retention strategies. Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can immediately apply to evaluate international recruitment as a long-term talent pipeline, plan proactively rather than reactively, and strengthen onboarding and retention of internationally educated professionals.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish common myths from factual realities surrounding international healthcare recruitment.
• Identify viable immigration pathways and understand associated timelines and planning requirements.
• Evaluate the cost and retention impact of international recruitment compared to traditional workforce approaches.
• Apply best practices for onboarding, cultural integration, and long-term retention of internationally educated professionals.
• Assess how international recruitment aligns with organizational workforce planning and risk management strategies.

Speaker Bio:

Amy Kerr is an award-winning, analytical professional with extensive experience in planning, establishing, and directing day-to-day operational processes, including sales, marketing, business development, customer service, and P&L management initiatives to achieve organizational goals. She is recognized for fostering and nurturing strategic business partnerships that accelerate market penetration and expand business footprints.

She is an accomplished leader with a proven track record in hiring, training, and mentoring cross-functional teams to consistently meet and exceed targets while delivering best-in-class service that enhances customer satisfaction. Throughout her continually evolving career, Amy Kerr remains steadfast in her belief that collaboration is key to business success and is committed to building strong working relationships with interdepartmental teams, executive leadership peers, and industry influencers to achieve strategic objectives.

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