Best VMS & Healthcare Staffing Software for Hospitals in 2026
The best VMS and healthcare staffing software for hospitals in 2026 helps health systems manage contingent labor, vendor relationships, and compliance in one platform.
AI vs Agency Chaos: How Hospital Staffing Uses AI in 2026 (Without Blowing the Budget)
Hospital staffing AI cuts agency chaos in 2026: predictive scheduling, rate governance, 25-30% spend savings. End no-shows & OT. Smart workforce playbook for execs.
What the FTC’s Noncompete Crackdown Means for Healthcare Staffing and MSP/VMS Deals
FTC cracks down on healthcare noncompetes, targeting staffing firms like AMN/CHG. Implications for MSP/VMS deals, clinician mobility & contingent labor costs. Audit now.
FTC Bureau of Competition Statement on Termination of Healthcare Managed Services Merger
FTC comments related to Aya Healthcare and Cross Country Healthcare staffing agencies terminated merger.
Vendor Neutral VMS: How Hospitals Gain Control Over Staffing Spend
Vendor-neutral VMS puts hospitals in full control of their staffing spend and vendor relationships.
True neutrality means the hospital owns the VMS platform, not an MSP or staffing agency.
MSPs can limit transparency and vendor competition, increasing costs and reducing control.
Independent VMS drives cost savings, vendor fairness, and better quality candidates.
Real-world cases show why hospitals must prioritize direct VMS ownership for contingent labor management.
Beyond Travel Nursing: The Rise of the Tech-Enabled Per Diem Workforce
Explore how software technology and local provider pools are reshaping per diem staffing in hospitals for cost savings.
What MSP Fees Are Really Doing to the Healthcare Staffing Market
There’s an old finance joke: ask a mathematician, “What’s two plus two?” you get 4. Ask an accountant, “What do you need it to be?” Numbers can tell very different stories depending on who’s adding them up. In healthcare staffing, MSP fees are a perfect example: they don’t just skim margin; they quietly reshape who […]
Healthcare Staffing During a Federal Government Shutdown
Hospital staffing remains steady despite federal budget uncertainty, with agencies leaning on contract extensions, local coverage, and tighter rate control. Learn how healthcare staffing firms can navigate these trends using smarter workforce planning and technology.