Contractors play an increasingly vital role in today’s dynamic healthcare environment, filling staffing gaps, supporting specialized projects, and maintaining operational continuity. Whether it’s medical coders or IT professionals, contract workers are essential to delivering quality care. However, integrating them into your organizational culture can be challenging—especially when they’re only on-site for a limited time. Healthcare leaders must go beyond transactional relationships with contractors and instead foster a sense of belonging, collaboration, and shared purpose. When contractors feel connected to the mission and values of your organization, they perform better, communicate more effectively, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes. Here’s how…