Maintaining accurate, timely cancer registry data is essential for accreditation, research, treatment planning, and public health reporting. Yet for many hospitals, recruiting, training, and retaining skilled Oncology Data Specialists (ODS) is both costly and time-intensive. Partnering with a specialized cancer registry staffing company can offer meaningful financial and operational advantages while supporting consistently high-quality data.
Reduced Recruitment and Training Costs
A staffing partner provides immediate access to qualified, credentialed Oncology Data Specialists. This removes the need for lengthy job postings, candidate screenings, and onboarding cycles. Hospitals also avoid the expense of training new staff, since these professionals already bring deep experience in cancer registry workflows, standards, and compliance requirements.
Flexible, On-Demand Staffing
Registry case volumes can shift due to reporting deadlines, seasonal trends, or staffing gaps. A staffing company allows hospitals to scale up or down as needed. This means paying only for the support required at any point in time instead of carrying the fixed cost of a full-time team during slower periods.
Access to Remote Talent
Because much of cancer registry work can be completed remotely, staffing partners can source top talent from across the country. This broadens the candidate pool, reduces geographic constraints, and can lower salary costs. Remote staffing also removes the need for additional workspace and related overhead.
Higher Efficiency and Data Quality
Specialized staffing companies deliver professionals who are well-versed in current coding systems, staging guidelines, and reporting requirements. Their expertise leads to faster abstraction, fewer errors, and improved compliance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) and state reporting standards. This helps hospitals avoid costly rework or potential penalties.
Economies of Scale
For smaller facilities or hospitals with lower case volumes, outsourcing can be a cost-effective solution. Staffing partners distribute operational costs such as training, technology, and management across multiple clients, which lowers the cost per abstract and reduces internal administrative burden.
No Technology or Training Investment
Staffing companies invest in advanced registry tools, secure data platforms, and ongoing education for their teams. Hospitals benefit from up-to-date technology and expertise without the capital expense of software licensing or continuous training.
Focus on Core Priorities
Outsourcing cancer registry functions enables hospitals to redirect time and resources to their core mission of delivering exceptional patient care. With administrative workload reduced, leaders and clinical teams can prioritize operational performance, strategic initiatives, and patient outcomes.
Partnering with a cancer registry staffing company can significantly reduce costs while enhancing the quality and timeliness of oncology data. From eliminating recruitment overhead to providing flexible, experienced talent, the financial and operational benefits are substantial and support stronger compliance and better patient care.
Interested in strengthening your cancer registry team? Connect with Medovent Solutions to learn how our experienced registry professionals can support your organization.
About Medovent Solutions
Medovent Solutions is a trusted healthcare staffing and consulting partner supporting hospitals, health systems, and medical groups nationwide. We specialize in delivering high-quality clinical and non-clinical talent, strategic hiring solutions, and operational expertise that help organizations strengthen performance and improve patient outcomes. Our team provides comprehensive staffing support across key areas including cancer registry, revenue cycle, case management, health information management, project-based consulting, and enterprise workforce solutions.
At Medovent, we are committed to helping our clients navigate workforce challenges with integrity, efficiency, and a genuine people-first approach. Our consultants and recruitment experts understand the complexities of today’s healthcare environment and work closely with leadership teams to deliver customized, scalable solutions that align with organizational goals. Whether supporting long-term staffing needs, filling critical skill gaps, or managing high-volume projects, we ensure every engagement is backed by service excellence and rigorous quality standards.
Medovent Solutions is driven by a belief that strong teams create stronger communities. We are proud to support healthcare organizations across the country with talent and expertise they can trust.
