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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 31, 2021

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-33169	13-4066229
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6551 Park of Commerce Boulevard, N.W., Boca Raton, Florida 33487

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(561) 998-2232

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	CCRN	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01

Other Events.

Incorporated by reference is a press release issued by the Company on March 31, 2021 and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information is being furnished under Item 8.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

	Exhibit		Description

	99.1		Press Release issued by the Company on March 31, 2021

	104.1		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

		CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE, INC.


Dated:	March 31, 2021	By:	/s/ William J. Burns
			William J. Burns
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Cross Country Healthcare Sets the Record Straight on VDA OC Indictment Report:

DOJ indictment does not involve Cross Country Healthcare

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2021--Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCRN), today is refuting media reports which erroneously state that a subsidiary and an executive of Cross Country Healthcare were charged in an ongoing US Department of Justice antitrust probe. The charges against this individual and VDA OC do not involve Cross Country Healthcare or any of its executives, subsidiaries or divisions.

“Recent media reports inaccurately suggest that Cross Country Healthcare is involved in the charges brought last night against VDA OC and its former employee,” said Susan Ball, EVP, CAO and General Counsel. “We are immediately requesting a correction with media that have inaccurately included our company in the reporting on this.”

On March 30, a former employee of VDA OC, and VDA OC were indicted on conspiracy charges in violation of antitrust laws. As the Department of Justice release indicates, these events occurred October 2016 until July 2017 which was prior to the Cross Country Healthcare acquisition.

About Cross Country Healthcare

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (CCH) is a leader in providing total talent management including strategic workforce solutions, contingent staffing, permanent placement and other consultative services for healthcare clients. Leveraging nearly 35 years of expertise and insight, CCH solves complex labor-related challenges for clients while providing high-quality outcomes and exceptional patient care. As a multi-year Best of Staffing® Award winner, CCH is committed to excellence in delivery of its services and was the first public company to earn The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification with Distinction.

Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional information about Cross Country Healthcare can be obtained online at www.crosscountryhealthcare.com. Shareholders and prospective investors can also register to automatically receive the Company's press releases, SEC filings and other notices by e-mail.

Contacts

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
Susan Ball, EVP, CAO and General Counsel
561.602.8666
sball@crosscountry.com