Sept. 19, 2013

Healthcare Staffing Report

The U.S. healthcare staffing market will grow 4 percent year-over-year in 2013, far lower than our original projection of 9 percent, according to the updated forecast published last week by Staffing Industry Analysts.

Healthcare staffing growth falling short of expectations in 2013

September 18, 2013

The U.S. healthcare staffing market will grow 4 percent year-over-year in 2013, far lower than our original projection of 9 percent, according to the updated forecast published last week by Staffing Industry Analysts.


Supplemental into first year on one of largest healthcare RPO deals

September 18, 2013

Supplemental Health Care announced last week that it is well into its first year of what could be one of the largest recruitment process outsourcing deals of its type in the healthcare field.


Staffing firm settling nurse suit for $1.8 million

September 18, 2013

U.S. Nursing Corp. agreed to a $1.77 million settlement in a class action lawsuit in federal court that involves more than 2,500 temporary nurses who filled in at California hospitals during labor disputes, according to court records.


Interim Healthcare buys UK firm

September 18, 2013

Interim HealthCare Inc., a U.S. home care, hospice and health staffing franchise firm, extended its footprint globally with the acquisition of U.K.-based Bluebird Care Franchises Limited.


Rule brings minimum wage, overtime to homecare workers

September 18, 2013

A final rule to extend minimum wage and overtime protections to U.S. direct care workers was announced Sept. 17 by the U.S. Department of Labor.


Streamlining HR processes, healthcare reform are top initiatives

September 18, 2013

Streamlining human resource processes and preparing for healthcare reform rank among top cost-saving initiatives.


Decton acquires Cal-West Personnel

September 18, 2013

Decton Inc. acquired Cal-West Personnel Inc., a Fullerton, Calif.-based staffing agency.


This week is National Health IT Week

September 18, 2013

This week is the eighth annual “National Health IT Week,” the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society announced.


Staffing Stream: What NOT to do when selling

September 18, 2013

Just because someone has the gift of gab, doesn’t mean it should be used on buyers. 


Web: Medical license delays in Illinois causing difficulties

September 18, 2013

WLS-TV in Chicago reports that delays in approving new medical licenses in Illinois are causing problems for nurses and others.