Ep. 37 |2025 Labor Trends in Healthcare
In this episode of Elevate Care, hosts Kerry Perez, Liz Cunningham, and Nishan Sivathasan tackle the ever-changing world of healthcare labor trends and workforce technology in a post-pandemic era. From the shifting cost narrative to the rise of flexible workforce models, they explore how healthcare systems are adapting to new challenges. The discussion dives into the game-changing role of technology in staffing solutions, the power of data-driven decisions, and why integrating workforce strategies is key to improving patient outcomes. If you’re navigating the complexities of healthcare staffing, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss! Connect with Nishan on Linkedin: 
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Timestamps
00:00 Current Labor Trends in Healthcare
02:59 Flexible Workforce Models Post-Pandemic
06:06 The Role of Technology in Workforce Management
09:06 Integrating Workforce Solutions for Better Outcomes
11:47 Data-Driven Decisions in Healthcare Staffing
About Liz
Liz Cunningham, Vice President of Digital Solutions at AMN Healthcare since 2020, drives digital transformation for a seamless user experience powered by self-service, AI, and automation. She manages a diverse team of senior leaders and team members across product management, digital marketing, engineering, analytics, and user experience. In 2023, Liz also assumed the role of transforming AMN's enterprise customer support department, implementing new technology and a streamlined operating model.
In her 11-year tenure with AMN, Liz has taken on various roles, from heading AMN's clinician strategy during COVID-19 response to leading enterprise operations and branding for the Healthcare Staffing Divisions. Presently, Liz leads her team in managing the industry-leading healthcare professional application, AMN Passport, and spearheads new digital experience platforms, fostering digital-first engagements for clients and candidates.
Outside of work, Liz is dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship. As a Board Member for the ZIP Launch Pad, a San Diego State-funded Innovation center, she actively champions early-stage startups founded by SDSU students and faculty. In her free time, Liz is cultivating a unique passion for cheese and is working towards becoming a cheese monger, adding a flavorful layer to her diverse interests.
About Nishan
Nishan Sivathasan serves as Division President of Technology and Workforce Solutions and is responsible for AMN Healthcare’s suite of technology products for workforce management and virtual care platforms that enable healthcare organizations to deliver sustainable and innovative ways for patient care. Before his current role, Mr. Sivathasan was Chief Strategy and Experience Officer at AMN Healthcare and was responsible for business strategy and M&A. He joined AMN in 2019. Before joining AMN, Mr. Sivathasan was responsible for eCommerce strategy and business development at JCPenney. Previously, he spent time at a financial technology start-up and almost 10 years at Rackspace, a globally managed cloud computing company, in executive positions that spanned strategy, product development, and marketing. Mr. Sivathasan started his career at Accenture as a management consultant and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Austin College Learn more about Nishan.
About Kerry Perez
Kerry Perez leads the design and development of enterprise strategy in addition to overseeing Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Creative Services. Ms. Perez joined AMN Healthcare in 2007 and has held various roles during her tenure, including recruitment, marketing, innovation, strategy, and M&A. She most recently served as the company’s Vice President of Enterprise Strategy. She also stood up AMN Healthcare's Diligence and Integration Management Office, which led the strategic and functional integration of new acquisitions to drive synergy. She was named among Staffing Industry Analyst’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2021, and she hosts the AMN Healthcare podcast, Elevate Care. Ms. Perez maintains the guiding principles of being customer-obsessed, thinking big, and delivering results. She has a passion for mentoring emerging leaders and building effective teams. Ms. Perez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of California at Santa Barbara. For more than four years, she has served on the board of Dallas-based nonprofit CitySquare, which focuses on fighting the causes and effects of poverty. Connect with Kerry.
