Skyrocketing Costs, Shrinking Workforce: How to Ease the Healthcare Staffing Crunch w/ Dr. James Canedy

America’s healthcare system is nothing short of remarkable. We have cutting-edge technology that lets us diagnose conditions we couldn’t detect before, treat illnesses that were once considered untreatable, perform groundbreaking procedures, and even scan and edit DNA.

But there’s a catch. These incredible advancements come at a high cost, and that’s led us to a major issue: skyrocketing healthcare expenses.

So what’s the fix?

Flipping the script and shifting from managing disease to preventing it altogether. Making this shift means rethinking the whole system. It’s about moving away from reacting to health crises and instead focusing on keeping people healthy in the first place.

Of course, that kind of change takes people—healthcare workers who can engage more with patients and support this proactive model. The challenge? We’re already facing a huge talent shortage in healthcare. That’s where recruiting comes in. How can we build the workforce needed for preventive care? Can AI be part of the solution to ease the staffing crunch?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. James Canedy, a retired board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Vice Chairman of Clarkson Regional Health Services. He shares how preventive healthcare can cut costs and how staffing professionals can play a key role in making it happen.

 

Guest Bio

Dr. James Canedy is a retired, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As Vice Chairman of Clarkson Regional Health Services, he is committed to innovative approaches in the health care industry that help health care providers and facilities improve their practices, employers manage rising health care costs and regulation, and individuals lead healthier, more productive lives. Dr. Canedy is also an adjunct associate professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Connect with Dr. Canedy on LinkedIn. 

 

About Your Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years of industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

 

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