Travel Nurse Classification Question: Independent Contractor or W-2 Employee?
The classification of travel and per diem nurses remains one of the most debated topics in healthcare staffing. At the heart of this debate is whether nurses working on temporary assignments through staffing agencies should be treated as independent contractors or as W-2 employees.
FTC Letter on Healthcare Non-Competes: A Warning to Hospitals and Staffing Agencies
This week, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued a formal letter to healthcare providers and employers regarding the use of non-compete agreements in contracts with healthcare professionals.
Why the FTC Issued a Second Request on the Aya–Cross Country Merger
FTC scrutiny of the Aya–Cross Country merger highlights risks of MSP consolidation in healthcare staffing and why hospitals need independent workforce control.
Executive Order Revocation Clears Path for Aya Healthcare’s Potential Acquisition of Cross Country
The healthcare staffing industry may be on the cusp of another major consolidation with the potential acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare by Aya Healthcare.
BlueSky Now Supports SignNow: A More Flexible, User-Friendly Signature Experience
BlueSky is excited to announce that our platform now supports SignNow as an integrated e-signature provider for healthcare staffing organizations. This update gives every BlueSky client additional flexibility and a modern, intuitive way to manage signature workflows alongside all the robust automation you already expect from BlueSky.
Aya Healthcare’s Acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare: What It Means for You
In December 2024, Aya Healthcare announced plans to go through with an acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare (Nasdaq: CCRN) in an all-cash deal valued at $615 million, or $18.61 per share. This represented a 67% premium over Cross Country’s pre-announcement closing price of $11.16. The announcement initially lifted CCRN’s stock price, but in the months […]
Why Temporary Nurse Staffing Is Here to Stay
While the travel nurse industry experienced significant declines—dropping by 37% in 2024 alone—it would be premature to assume the end of its relevance. In fact, several key factors point to a resilient and promising future for this sector. Despite recent contractions, projections indicate that the market will stabilize in 2025 at approximately $40 billion—more than […]
Trump, DOGE, and the Future of Healthcare Staffing
A key principle in analyzing business strategies is the time-tested adage: “Follow the money.” This approach is particularly relevant when examining the current landscape in Washington and its potential effects on the healthcare staffing sector. While it might seem unusual to link government actions to healthcare staffing, understanding the flow of funding within the industry […]