The big picture: A new CHG Healthcare report indicates 92% of healthcare facility leaders now consider Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) an essential, foundational workforce strategy.

Why it matters: This marks a significant shift from APPs being temporary coverage to core infrastructure, fundamentally altering healthcare staffing models and talent needs.

Between the lines:

• 92% of leaders rate APPs (NPs, PAs, CRNAs) as "very" or "extremely" essential.
• APPs are now viewed as foundational infrastructure, not just supplemental staff.
• The report highlights a permanent integration of APPs into long-term care delivery.

Staffing & HR impact: Staffing firms must pivot to source and place APPs for permanent, integrated roles, impacting recruiter specialization and long-term contract strategies. HR departments will need to refine compensation, benefits, and career pathways to fully integrate these critical providers.

The bottom line: The strategic importance of APPs in healthcare is undeniable and will continue to grow.