May 11, 2017
While our industry forecast projects growth in the US healthcare staffing market to decelerate to 7% in 2017 from its double-digit pace over the past two years, this is still a historically good time to be in the business of providing healthcare workers. Such was the overarching takeaway from the first quarter earnings releases of the two largest suppliers in the US.
1Q17 healthcare staffing results recap: Conditions remain conducive to growth
9 May 2017
While our industry forecast projects growth in the US healthcare staffing market to decelerate to 7% in 2017 from its double-digit pace over the past two years, this is still a historically good time to be in the business of providing healthcare workers. Such was the overarching takeaway from the first... More
PE firm acquiring Medical Solutions
9 May 2017
Private equity firm TPG Growth agreed to acquire a majority stake in travel nurse provider Medical Solutions in a deal expected to close in the second quarter.
Nursing group promotes self-care as pace of job growth accelerates
9 May 2017
National Nurses Week began May 6 and continues through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the American Nurses Association announced. The theme for the week is “The Balance of Mind, Body and Spirit."
Simione acquires Florida firm Exact Recruiting
9 May 2017
Simione Healthcare Consultants acquired Exact Recruiting Solutions Inc. of Trinity, Fla., in a deal that closed April 17. Both firms serve organizations providing home care, hospice, palliative care and other community-based services.
House passes new healthcare bill but future uncertain in Senate
9 May 2017
The House of Representative on May 4 narrowly approved the American Health Care Act, a healthcare bill intended to replace the Affordable Care Act.
NALTO’s new president, board
9 May 2017
The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations announced updates to its board of directors, led by President Stacey Stanley who officially became NALTO’s president at this spring’s annual convention in La Jolla, Calif.
Judge addresses attorneys fees in Aya and AMN court battle
9 May 2017
In a court battle between Aya Healthcare and AMN Healthcare Services Inc., a San Diego judge awarded Aya $168,967 in attorneys fees. AMN is filing an appeal in the lawsuit.
US healthcare: An employment bonanza and a runaway-cost crisis (Kaiser Health News)
9 May 2017
The US has grown increasingly dependent on the health sector to power the economy — and it will be a tough habit to break, Kaiser Health News reported.