AHSG, a technology-driven, healthcare workforce solutions company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Rakowski as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. Rakowski joins with a distinguished track record of leadership and innovation in healthcare workforce management solutions and technology-enabled services, having most recently served as Group President & Chief Operating Officer, Strategic Talent Solutions at AMN Healthcare. She previously served in senior leadership roles at Premier, Inc, Accenture and GE Healthcare. Rakowski succeeds interim Office of the CEO Chair, Trebor Nall who continues to serve as AHSG’s Chief Financial Officer.
Rakowski joins at an important time for AHSG, as the healthcare industry faces critical workforce-related challenges and providers are seeking innovative approaches.
“Kelly is a proven leader with a deep knowledge of the dynamic healthcare landscape and an exceptional dedication to client needs. Her healthcare industry experience will enable AHSG to create meaningful, impactful solutions for healthcare systems seeking a true partner in workforce management. We are confident that Kelly's leadership will drive AHSG forward in its mission to provide unparalleled service and innovation to its clients,” said Drew Greenwood, Managing Director of Littlejohn and Co., AHSG’s majority shareholder.
Rakowski was instrumental in expanding AMN’s managed services and technology-enabled services offerings, spearheading significant market growth and enhancing enterprise value for one of the largest healthcare workforce solutions companies in the United States.
"I am thrilled to join AHSG at a pivotal time for the company amid the industry’s evolution," said Rakowski. "AHSG’s portfolio of next-gen workforce solutions differentiates the organization as a true strategic partner and innovator. I look forward to working with the talented team at AHSG to continue serving clients and driving growth and enterprise value for our partners."
In her new role, Rakowski will represent Trio Workforce Solutions and share recommendations and results at the Becker's Healthcare CEO + CFO Roundtable in Chicago in November, where it will lead a moderated panel discussion featuring senior leaders of CommonSpirit Health.
AHSG’s managed services business, Trio Workforce Solutions, delivers a complete portfolio of workforce and strategic advisory solutions through a flexible, vendor-neutral delivery model enabling greater quality of care and provider coverage. Trio’s cutting-edge technology platform, Trio VMS, helps health systems, physician groups, and other health provider organizations source, analyze, manage and optimize internal and external flexible labor through a suite of solutions that drive significant labor efficiencies and savings for its clients.
Rakowski holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree in Healthcare Services Management & Policy from the University of Michigan. Learn more about Rakowski here.