I was speaking to an executive in a health system that was six months into having implemented an MSP with a very large staffing agency that had promised everything under the sun from customer service, fill rates, quality and cost savings. I was not shocked to hear that almost none of the promises from sales had materialized.| HWL Blog
In nearly every conversation I’ve had with unit-level nursing leaders about insourcing — regardless of health system size or type — one truth frequently prevails: on the surface, most would rather avoid working with per diem staffing companies or internal resource pools.| HWL Blog
The just-released SIA report shows that healthcare staffing revenues are expected to decline by about 6% year-over-year in 2025, to ~$39.4 billion. But there’s a silver lining: signs point toward stabilization, and modest improvement is projected in 2026.| HWL Blog
Healthcare demand for locum tenens and contingent staffing has never been higher. The pandemic highlighted how critical staffing agencies are for delivering qualified providers quickly, but also exposed weaknesses in service quality, compliance, and transparency. As healthcare organizations rely on external staffing partners, vendor-neutral VMS/MSP platforms must streamline talent access while holding agencies accountable to higher service standards.| HWL Blog
Healthcare leaders are under pressure from rising tariffs and Medicare cuts. Discover how HWL helps hospitals contain workforce costs, protect revenue, and regain control.| blog.hwlworks.com
Discover how a Northeastern health system saved $1.9M, reduced reliance on travel nurses, and built a sustainable, flexible workforce through HWL’s LIFT program—transforming staffing costs into long-term resilience.| blog.hwlworks.com
Discover how RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest academic health system, partnered with HWL to streamline their locum tenens program, reduce administrative burden, and improve workforce efficiency across 700 care sites.| blog.hwlworks.com
Industry insights about contingent workforce management in healthcare.| blog.hwlworks.com
Bottom Line Up Front: Healthcare organizations face unprecedented challenges in managing contingent labor costs, vendor relationships, and workforce optimization. Strategic vendor management systems deliver measurable cost savings, enhanced transparency, and oversight of contingent staffing programs—positioning procurement professionals to drive meaningful ROI while maintaining operational excellence.| HWL Blog
Can AI help solve the healthcare staffing crisis? Discover how artificial intelligence can augment—not replace—your workforce strategy.| blog.hwlworks.com
Transform healthcare staffing with unified vendor platforms. Discover how HWL's technology-driven solutions optimize costs, improve service quality, and enhance operational excellence.| blog.hwlworks.com
Discover how healthcare MSPs help organizations navigate staffing chaos, reduce compliance risks, and improve patient outcomes through smarter workforce management.| blog.hwlworks.com
At Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting, HWL hosted a featured session exploring how healthcare leaders are redefining labor strategies. Learn 4 key takeaways on building internal staffing pools, enhancing flexibility, and balancing internal and external workforce models.| blog.hwlworks.com
In this AONL 2025 podcast episode, Amanda Wheeler, VP of InSourcing at HWL, shares key strategies to proactively strengthen the nursing workforce, avoid staffing pitfalls, and build long-term clinical sustainability in healthcare.| blog.hwlworks.com
Explore the 2025 healthcare staffing forecast and discover how HWL’s workforce solutions help providers reduce costs, improve fill rates, and stay competitive in a tightening labor market.| blog.hwlworks.com
Discover how South Shore Health cut contingent labor costs by 33% and transformed staffing with HWL’s data-driven, budget-based workforce strategy.| blog.hwlworks.com
HWL Talks is your go-to podcast for expert insights on healthcare leadership and innovation. Join us as we engage with industry leaders on emerging trends, workforce strategies, and transformative solutions.| blog.hwlworks.com
Healthcare systems show financial recovery with operating cash flow margins approaching 7%. Discover how organizations are balancing workforce challenges with strategic initiatives to maintain momentum in 2025.| blog.hwlworks.com
Discover how HWL empowers healthcare organizations to build resilient provider staffing strategies.| blog.hwlworks.com
