Smartlinx, a leading provider of workforce management solutions for senior care and healthcare organizations, announced the acquisition of StafferLink, a cloud-based software provider specializing in contingent staffing solutions for the healthcare industry. This strategic move marks a significant step in Smartlinx’s mission to deliver a comprehensive platform for managing both full-time and supplemental workforce needs.
StafferLink’s cloud-native Vendor Management System (VMS) and Agency Staffing Management (ASM) solutions are widely adopted across the healthcare sector, helping facilities, agencies, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) efficiently source, manage, and pay their contingent workforce. Currently, StafferLink supports over 2 million shift placements and manages more than $1 billion in staffing spend annually across a network of over 2,000 staffing agencies.
By integrating StafferLink’s capabilities, Smartlinx enhances its ability to deliver end-to-end workforce management solutions that enable healthcare providers to optimize staffing strategies, improve operational efficiency, and address ongoing staffing challenges.
“We are thrilled to welcome StafferLink to the Smartlinx family,” said Mark Stoever, CEO of Smartlinx. “This acquisition furthers our mission to provide comprehensive workforce management solutions to senior care facilities and other healthcare organizations. Together, we will innovate to address the industry’s staffing shortages and other workforce challenges.”
Also Read: UKG Introduces AI Hub to Enhance Workforce Management Solutions
“StafferLink is excited to join forces with Smartlinx to help streamline healthcare workforce management,” said Jay Madsen, CEO of StafferLink. “Smartlinx and StafferLink share a passion for solving complex staffing challenges, and our combined expertise will enable us to elevate our offerings and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
This acquisition follows Lone View Capital’s investment in Smartlinx in 2023 and underscores the firm’s commitment to backing transformative solutions in healthcare workforce operations.
Advisors on the transaction included Leerink Partners, which served as exclusive financial advisor to StafferLink. Legal counsel for StafferLink was provided by Choate Hall & Stewart LLP. On the Smartlinx side, Lincoln International served as exclusive financial advisor, with Holland & Knight LLP acting as legal counsel and Ropes & Gray LLP serving as financing counsel.
