April 13, 2017
According to the recent semiannual update of our US Staffing Industry Forecast, the healthcare staffing market in the US is projected to grow 7% this year and 5% in 2018 in terms of revenue. While this is below the outsized rate of expansion the market has enjoyed over the past two years, it nonetheless outpaces anticipated growth in the broader US temporary staffing industry.
Healthcare staffing forecast update shows continuing growth
April 11, 2017
According to the recent semiannual update of our US Staffing Industry Forecast, the healthcare staffing market in the US is projected to grow 7% this year and 5% in 2018 in terms of revenue.
Jackson acquires Kirby Bates Associates
April 11, 2017
Jackson Healthcare, an Atlanta-based healthcare staffing provider, acquired Kirby Bates Associates.
HealthcareSource acquiring healthcare software platform
April 11, 2017
HealthcareSource struck a deal with GE Healthcare to acquire Centricity Contingent Staffing — a provider of software to healthcare staffing firms that was formerly API Healthcare’s Clearview Staffing Software.
DLH secures $6.5 million Navy contract
April 11, 2017
DLH Holdings Corp. (NASD: DLHC), a provider of healthcare and logistics staffing and solutions to the US government, secured a clinical preceptorship program contract from the US Navy.
Former Trinity Healthcare execs launch new firm
April 11, 2017
Former executives of Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group launched Floyd Lee Locums, a new physician staffing firm based in Charleston, SC.
UK's National Heatlh Service agency staffing ban put on hold
April 11, 2017
NHS Improvement announced it is pausing its plans to ban trusts from using agency staff who also hold substantive roles in the National Health Service until further notice.
Singapore government to invest $17 million to recruit healthcare workers
April 11, 2017
Singapore’s Ministry of Health will invest SGD 24 million (USD 16.9 million) in order to attract more mid-career Singaporeans to switch to the healthcare sector.
The ongoing healthcare legislation saga – The Staffing Stream
April 11, 2017
The ACA feature of greatest concern to staffing firms and their customers is the “employer mandate,” which makes large employers choose between offering coverage to full-time employees and paying penalties, Attorney George Reardon writes in a The Staffing Stream blog post.
Doctor wait times soar 30% in major US cities (Forbes)
April 11, 2017
Patients are waiting an average of 24 days to schedule an appointment with a doctor, according to a study of commonly used specialty physicians in 15 major US cities.
Level the M&A playing field
April 11, 2017
Prospective buyers of your business are likely to be experienced in acquiring staffing firms and may even be a competitor; however, this is likely your first sale. Paul H. Pincus, Esq., a partner with the law firm Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, discusses what you should you do to help level the playing field... More