Dec. 3, 2015

AMN to acquire healthcare search firm B.E. Smith

1 December 2015

AMN Healthcare Services Inc., the largest US healthcare staffing firm, agreed to acquire B.E. Smith, an executive search firm specializing in healthcare, for $160 million in cash.

Accountable president named to CEO role

1 December 2015

Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc., a Boca Raton, Fla.-based healthcare staffing provider, appointed Kevin S. Little as CEO.

AMN and Cross Country report strong results

1 December 2015

AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE: AHS) and Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN) reported stronger-than-expected earnings in 3Q15, reflecting high demand driven by continued tailwinds from the improving economy and broad-based talent shortages.

Analyst: David Francis, CCWP

MedAsset’s VMS to get new owner

1 December 2015

MedAssets Inc.’s (NASD: MDAS) vendor management system for healthcare staffing buyers, which operates under the name MedAssets Workforce Solutions, may soon have a new owner as part of a deal by private equity firm Pamplona Capital Management to acquire MedAssets.

Supplemental Health Care spins off RPO division

1 December 2015

Supplemental Health Care, a Park City, Utah-based healthcare staffing firm, spun off its recruitment process outsourcing division into a new company.

Cross Country CCO urges Florida to join Nurse Licensure Compact

1 December 2015

Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN) Chief Clinical Officer Henry “Hank” Drummond will appear before the Florida House of Representatives to present the case for Florida to join the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Baby boomer nurses: 62% contemplating retirement

1 December 2015

Nearly two-thirds of registered nurses over age 54 are now considering retirement, according to survey results released by AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE: AHS) and its Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Professionals.