Nov. 26, 2013
The continuing gradual improvement of economic and employment conditions in the U.S. have laid the foundation for solid growth in the overall market for temporary staffing.
Third quarter healthcare staffing earnings recap
November 26, 2013
The continuing gradual improvement of economic and employment conditions in the U.S. have laid the foundation for solid growth in the overall market for temporary staffing.
AMN acquires healthcare VMS provider ShiftWise
November 26, 2013
ShiftWise, a healthcare vendor management system, was acquired on Nov. 20 by AMN Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: AHS), the largest U.S. healthcare staffing firm.
MTV edits travel nurse show after complaints, group says
November 26, 2013
The final three episodes of MTV’s controversial show on travel nurses, “Scrubbing In,” are being re-edited to focus more on clinical scenes featuring nursing skills, according to The Truth About Nursing, a nonprofit that seeks to increase public understanding of nursing.
Jackson Healthcare names new president
November 26, 2013
Jackson Healthcare, the third-largest U.S. healthcare staffing firm, appointed Shane Jackson as president of the Atlanta-based firm.
Physician executive compensation up 7%, survey says
November 26, 2013
Median compensation for physician executives grew an average of 7 percent between 2010 and 2012 to $325,000, according to the Cejka Executive Search and American College of Physician Executives 2013 Physician Executive Compensation Survey.
Doctors say ACA to have negative impact on compensation
November 26, 2013
A new survey by Jackson & Coker found that 71 percent of physicians believe the Affordable Care Act will impact compensation negatively.
Straight Talk From the Customer: The Gift of Giving
November 25, 2013
Some guidelines for staffing suppliers when planning client appreciation gestures.
Web: Hospital sues healthcare traveler in hepatitis outbreak
November 26, 2013
Seacoastonline.com reports that Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire is suing former healthcare traveler David Kwiatkowski, staffing firms and others.
Staffing Stream: The best way to find a staffing sales rep
November 26, 2013
Start searching for your next staffing sales rep months over even years before you need them in order to maximize your chances of finding the next rainmaker for your firm, writes Tom Erb in a new post in The Staffing Stream.
Contract Watch
November 26, 2013
Firms announcing contracts include Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc. and Favorite Healthcare Staffing.