CHG Healthcare Taps Ema Prince to Lead Permanent Placement Push Amid Physician Shortages
Event summary
- CHG Healthcare appoints Ema Prince as President of CompHealth’s Permanent Placement Division effective March 5, 2026.
- Prince brings 20 years of recruiting and human-capital leadership experience to the role.
- Appointment aligns with CHG’s strategy to combine locum tenens support with long-term workforce planning.
- Company aims to address physician shortages by helping clients build stable clinical workforces.
The big picture
CHG Healthcare’s appointment of Ema Prince underscores the growing need for stable clinical workforces amid persistent physician shortages. The move reflects a broader industry trend toward blending immediate staffing solutions with long-term workforce planning, as healthcare organizations struggle to balance operational needs with strategic stability. With over 40 years of experience, CHG is positioning itself as a key partner for half of the nation’s largest health systems, leveraging its scalable workforce solutions to address critical staffing challenges.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Prince can successfully integrate temporary and permanent staffing solutions to reduce client burnout.
- Market Dynamics
- The pace at which demand for permanent physicians outpaces supply and how CHG adapts.
- Strategic Alignment
- How CHG’s expanded advisory services will impact long-term client relationships.