All Star Healthcare Solutions Expands Reach with Cross Country Healthcare Acquisition

Boca Raton, FL – July 28, 2026 – All Star Healthcare Solutions, a prominent player in the locum tenens and healthcare workforce industry, has announced a significant acquisition of the locums division from Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. This strategic move enhances All Star’s operational capabilities and service offerings across the country.

The newly acquired business will temporarily operate under the name Cross Country Locums – an All Star Healthcare Solutions company. This transition coincides with the completion of Knox Lane's acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare, anchoring All Star further into the healthcare staffing landscape.

In combining the strengths of both organizations, All Star and Cross Country Locums aim to bolster their solutions for an ever-growing network of clients and healthcare professionals. By leveraging shared resources, technology, and service models, the partnership ensures a more streamlined and efficient staffing experience for both providers and clients. The move not only extends All Star’s market reach but also enriches the career opportunities available to healthcare practitioners nationwide.

CEO of All Star Healthcare Solutions, Ken Bernstein, expressed confidence in the acquisition, stating, "Cross Country Healthcare's locums division brings with it an established client base and an experienced team. This acquisition enhances our service offerings and presents new growth opportunities as we aim to match healthcare providers with organizations in need. We are focused on ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the high standard of service our clients expect."

The integration of Cross Country’s locums division into All Star Healthcare Solutions creates a more robust platform that is poised for long-term growth, according to John Bailey and Shamik Patel, managing partners at Knox Lane. The partnership allows for a combination of goals and expertise that has already been proven effective in serving locum professionals and organizations.

Joel Tremblay, CEO of Cross Country Healthcare, noted, “Positioning the locums division within All Star Healthcare Solutions allows for stability and continued excellence in service delivery. We believe All Star is the ideal environment to cultivate its success in the next chapter of growth while allowing Cross Country Healthcare to concentrate on its core nursing and allied health endeavors."

All Star Healthcare Solutions has built a reputation for excellence as a leading provider of locum tenens and permanent placement solutions in the U.S. With its headquarters in Florida, the company operates nationwide, serving diverse clients from some of the top medical institutions across all 50 states. Known for its 'red carpet' service, All Star employs specialized sales teams tailored to key healthcare areas, showcasing a commitment to exceptional support for both providers and clients alike.

For Knox Lane, the investment firm behind the acquisition, this move underscores their strategy of empowering growth-oriented organizations with the necessary tools to flourish. Backed by a team of seasoned investors and operators, Knox Lane aims to foster long-term growth through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.

The acquisition is a clear indication of how the healthcare workforce landscape is evolving, where partnerships and collaborations are vital for enhancing service delivery and ensuring quality healthcare staffing solutions that meet the demands of an expanding population. The combination of All Star and Cross Country Locums promises to usher in a new era of healthcare solutions rich in opportunities for physicians and healthcare organizations.

For further information, visit All Star Healthcare Solutions or Knox Lane.