LocumTenens.com, a subsidiary of Jackson Healthcare based in Alpharetta, Georgia, acquired Inlightened, a Boston-based firm that connects client companies — such as companies evaluating new technology, new products or conducting market research and need healthcare expertise — with a network of healthcare professionals providing on-demand consultation. 

“The acquisition of Inlightened reinforces our commitment to revolutionizing the way physicians and advanced practitioners approach their careers,” LocumTenens.com President Chris Franklin said in a statement. “By integrating Inlightened’s expert network, we will provide an even more robust platform, connecting clinicians with opportunities to lend expertise and drive innovation.”  

Locumtenens.com noted the gig economy is rapidly reshaping the traditional job landscape in the healthcare sector. 

“Clinicians are increasingly seeking alternative ways of practicing medicine that align better with their individual preferences and schedules and that provide autonomy and control that contributes to work-life balance,” according to the acquisition announcement by the company. “Through this acquisition, LocumTenens.com continues to empower clinicians to shape their careers on their own terms while lending their skills and expertise in both patient-facing and non-patient-facing settings.” 

Inlightened will continue to operate as an independent entity under its existing leadership, retaining its brand identity and operational autonomy.  

“This alliance significantly enhances our ability to drive healthcare innovation by harnessing the collective wisdom and experience of a vast array of healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders,” Pavone said. 

Terms of the transaction were not announced.