Redefining Recruitment to Retention

What is AAPPR?

The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) is redefining recruitment to retention and is the only professional organization where physician and provider recruitment leaders and others who influence recruitment, onboarding and retention can connect, learn and advance their careers.

  • Connect
  • Learn
  • Advance
"You can’t put a price tag on the value of networking with your AAPPR peers! "
— Kate Rader Director School of Medicine Faculty Recruitment, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
"AAPPR provides an excellent space for networking and building relationships with peers, as well as developing a better understanding of how to do our jobs at our highest potential."
— Cressa Coldsmith Provider Recruiter, Summit Health
"I believe the AAPPR membership is extremely valuable to the success of my job as a Physician Recruiter. The online assistance, the networking and the educational opportunities are amazing. I wouldn’t be the recruiter I am, without AAPPR."
— Robin Schiffer, CPRP Director Physician Recruitment & Public Relations, OhioHealth MedCentral Hospitals
"I always enjoying the networking and relationship building that takes place at AAPPR. It is great to be part of a like minded community!"
— Stephanie Jackson, CPRP Physician Recruiter, Reliant Medical Group
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AI, Access & Action: Five Key Takeaways from AAPPR’s 2025 Annual Conference

On March 22-25, more than 1,150 attendees, including recruitment professionals, sponsors and exhibitors, gathered in Phoenix, Arizona to attend AAPPR’s annual conference, Advancing Connections, to discuss industry trends and important topics in physician and provider recruitment. The conference featured keynote presentations, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions on various topics including recruitment strategies and workforce planning, […]

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5 Reasons to Participate in AAPPR’s Annual Benchmarking Report

Since 2011, the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) has released our annual, comprehensive Benchmarking Report that highlights credible industry data that helps in-house recruitment professionals prepare, plan and forecast. A key step in collecting the data each year is through member-driven surveys including the Compensation Survey and Searches Survey. AAPPR members are […]

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Four Goals for Recruitment Professionals to Prioritize Through 2025

As we reflect on this year’s Advancing Connections Conference, it is apparent the physician recruitment landscape will continue to evolve. Despite ongoing challenges in the healthcare industry, there is a lot to be excited about according to AAPPR’s latest benchmarking report: The success rate of physician searches has risen, and job offer acceptance rates are […]

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AAPPR Legislative Update – April 2025

Republicans Take First Major Step Towards Reconciliation Last week, the House voted 216 to 214 to adopt a Senate-passed budget resolution that allows both chambers to use the reconciliation process. This process enables Senate Republicans to bypass the 60-vote threshold in the Senate, known as the filibuster, provided that both House and Senate Republicans work […]

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Steady Through the Turns: A Path for AAPPR’s Next Chapter

Allan Cacanindin, CPRP-DEI A Message from AAPPR’s New Board President The landscape of physician and provider recruitment has never been more complex—or more critical to the health of our communities. Across the country, healthcare organizations are grappling with financial pressures, workforce shortages, and an urgent need to rethink how we attract and retain top clinical […]

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AAPPR Legislative Update – March 2025

Efforts to Address the Healthcare Workforce Getting Underway Earlier this month, both the House and Senate reintroduced the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. AAPPR endorsed the bill prior to its introduction and is working with a coalition of stakeholders to send a letter to the sponsors in support of the legislation. The […]

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The Power of Connecting

By: Marjorie Alexander, MBA, CPRP-DEI   Recruitment is more than filling positions; it’s about connecting with people and building relationships. It’s about understanding their career aspirations, family needs, and lifestyle preferences, and ultimately, finding the right fit for both the provider and your organization. Understanding our candidates requires genuine connection. Candidates often buy into the […]

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AAPPR Partners with Government Relations Consultant to Strengthen Advocacy Efforts

Efforts will focus on graduate medical education investment, addressing Medicare reimbursement cuts and lowering barriers to international medical graduates   The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR), the leading authority on physician recruitment, onboarding and retention, engaged Eli Greenspan, a government relations professional with the law firm Foley Hoag LLP, to support the […]

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Lost at Sea: A Rescue Story and the Lifelines of Physician Recruitment

By: Russ Peal, CPRP-DEI   Anyone that knows me, knows that I’m an avid cruiser. In fact, I usually take 2-3 cruises a year. After over 25 voyages – and I thought I saw everything – I witnessed my first emergency rescue at sea – and it was literally 200 yards outside of my balcony. […]

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4 Ways Credentialing Support Enhances Physician Onboarding and Retention

Data in recent AAPPR reports has shown that physicians and clinicians feel more satisfied and confident with their job if they’ve undergone a formal onboarding process. An essential part of creating a formal onboarding experience is by helping physicians navigate the often complex and lengthy credentialing process. Recruitment professionals can help provide clarity on what […]