NEWS: GHR Healthcare CEO John Quirk Named to SIA’s 2026 Healthcare Staffing 100

Blue Bell, PA, November 5, 2026 –

GHR Healthcare is proud to announce that John Quirk, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) inaugural Healthcare Staffing 100 for 2026. The list recognizes influential leaders whose innovation, leadership, and commitment are advancing healthcare staffing and workforce solutions.

Since founding GHR in 1993, Quirk has grown the organization into a national provider of staffing and workforce solutions. His leadership has emphasized integrity, lasting relationships, and opportunities for people to grow, both within GHR and across the healthcare organizations it serves.

“I’m proud of GHR’s growth this past year and even prouder of the people behind it,” said Quirk. “Their dedication, collaboration, and commitment to those we serve have made that progress possible.”

That appreciation for his team informs Quirk’s approach to leadership. His guiding principle is simple:

Under Quirk’s leadership, GHR has expanded its capabilities across clinical and nonclinical staffing, helping healthcare organizations respond to changing workforce needs.

For Quirk, the purpose of that work extends beyond any individual placement. His advice to aspiring healthcare staffing leaders is to understand the people they serve, build lasting relationships, and honor their commitments.

“Stronger healthcare starts with a stronger workforce,” said Quirk. “I hope to help professionals build rewarding careers, connect organizations with the talent they need, and expand access to quality care.”

Read John Quirk's SIA Healthcare Staffing 100 profile.

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