CGFNS International has launched a new podcast series, Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, aimed at addressing the pressing challenges facing the global healthcare workforce. The podcast delves into issues such as workforce shortages, the evolving nature of healthcare roles, and the growing need for healthcare professionals worldwide.
The podcast features in-depth discussions with thought leaders, healthcare professionals, and innovators tackling these challenges. In addition, it offers insights from healthcare workers themselves, who share their daily struggles and experiences. The series covers topics like the future of healthcare practice, workforce training, and global demand for talent, providing valuable perspectives from across the healthcare sector.
The podcast, available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, will release new episodes every two weeks. The most recent episode, “ICN: Investing in the Future of the Global Nurse Workforce,” features Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses, who discusses the global shortage of nurses and what needs to be done to address the estimated shortfall of 13 million nurses by the end of this decade.
Other episodes include interviews with key figures such as Mary Sebert, Director of Global Nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital, who talks about the role of capacity building in addressing healthcare workforce shortages. Technology’s role in the future of nursing is also explored in “The Next Frontier in Nursing: Embracing Tech & AI,” where experts from Microsoft and Dell Technologies discuss how advancements in AI and tech are reshaping nursing practices.
The inaugural episode features CGFNS leaders Dr. Peter Preziosi and Julia To Dutka, who offer their perspectives on the ongoing healthcare workforce challenges and the need for innovation in credentialing and workforce development.
In future episodes, Care Anywhere will include stories from nurses and healthcare professionals around the world, focusing on their career paths, education, and the challenges they face as they navigate mobility across borders. Topics will explore how workers are adapting to new care models and their experiences in advancing their careers within diverse health systems.
CGFNS International, a global leader in credentialing and workforce development, has long been dedicated to improving the quality and mobility of the healthcare workforce. The launch of Care Anywhere highlights its ongoing commitment to addressing workforce issues and fostering global conversations on how to ensure a robust and sustainable healthcare system.
“The health workforce challenges we face today are critical to advancing population health and health equity,” said Dr. Preziosi. “This podcast aims to stimulate global discussions and create opportunities for individuals and organizations to improve health systems and access to care.”
The podcast is hosted by Lea Sims, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at CGFNS, who brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare communication and health IT. Sims expressed enthusiasm for the conversations that will unfold, focusing on the intersection of global shortages, new technologies, and the evolving role of healthcare professionals.