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09-07-2025
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AMN Stock Gains Post Latest Deals With symplr to Boost Operations
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. AMN announced the sale of its Smart Square scheduling software to symplr for a total price of $75 million last week. The companies also entered a commercial partnership that ensures customers derive benefits from symplr's operational technology and AMN's healthcare workforce solutions. It is worth mentioning that symplr is a renowned player in the enterprise healthcare operations software space. The partnership is expected to significantly strengthen AMN Healthcare's Scheduling and Staff Planning business under its Technology and Workforce Solutions segment, thus boosting its business in the niche space. Following the announcement, shares of the company gained nearly 0.5% till yesterday's close. Historically, the company has gained a high level of synergies from its various deals. We expect market sentiment on the stock to remain positive around this announcement, too. AMN Healthcare currently has a market capitalization of $843.9 million. It has an earnings yield of 4.8%, better than the industry's 4.2%. In the last reported quarter, AMN delivered an earnings surprise of 136.8%. Per AMN Healthcare, healthcare organizations are increasingly demanding integrated, efficient workforce management solutions that work together effortlessly. By uniting its strategic workforce advisory, planning and analytics solutions with symplr's workforce software, the combined capabilities will likely streamline workforce optimization, scheduling, timekeeping and administrative processes for hospitals and health systems nationwide. Additionally, management believes that the commercial partnership will likely enhance AMN Healthcare's WorkWise technology suite by connecting clients with additional digital offerings that extend workforce management systems clients already use. AMN expects to align with partners like symplr for enhanced functionality and deliver an end-to-end solution for planning, staffing, scheduling, talent acquisition and workforce deployment that adapts to the evolving workforce needs of healthcare organizations. symplr's management believes that bringing AMN's Smart Square's AI-driven scheduling engine into its Operations Platform will likely aid it address the emerging and dynamic needs of the healthcare workforce. Per a report by Grand View Research, the global workforce management market was valued at $8.07 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $19.35 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 11.7%. Factors like workforce optimization, increasing cloud deployment and technological advancements are likely to drive the market. Given the market potential, the latest announcement is expected to provide a significant boost to AMN Healthcare's business. In May, AMN Healthcare announced its first-quarter 2025 results, wherein the Technology and Workforce Solutions segment's Language services revenues were up 4.9% year over year. Shares of the company have lost 53.4% in the past year compared with the industry's 15.6% decline. The S&P 500 has gained 10% in the same time frame. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Currently, AMN carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Boston Scientific Corporation BSX, Cencora, Inc. COR and Integer Holdings Corporation ITGR. Boston Scientific, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 13.2%. BSX's earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 8.8%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Boston Scientific's shares have surged 32.5% compared with the industry's 11.6% growth in the past year. Cencora, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 12.8%. COR's earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 6%. Cencora has rallied 33.2% against the industry's 15.6% decline in the past year. Integer Holdings, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 18.4%. ITGR's earnings surpassed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, the average surprise being 2.8%. Integer Holdings' shares have gained 3.5% against the industry's 11.2% decline in the past year. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Cencora, Inc. (COR) : Free Stock Analysis Report AMN Healthcare Services Inc (AMN) : Free Stock Analysis Report Integer Holdings Corporation (ITGR) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
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14-05-2025
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symplr Earns U.S. Best Managed Company Designation for Second Consecutive Year
Award highlights symplr's culture, operational excellence & innovation with symplr Operations Platform HOUSTON, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- symplr®, a leading provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, announced today it has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for the second year in a row. Sponsored by Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. symplr was recognized for demonstrating excellence in strategic planning and execution, a deep commitment to employees, and maintaining strong financial performance and governance. The company propelled business growth while prioritizing employees and delivering exceptional value to customers. By leveraging advanced technology, including AI, symplr achieved significant efficiencies and enhanced the quality of its products and customer experiences. "2025 has already been a pivotal year for symplr as we focus on solving some of healthcare's most complex operational challenges through the newly launched symplr Operations Platform," said Hugo Doetsch, Chief Financial Officer at symplr. "It's an honor to be part of an elite group named a U.S. Best Managed Company as a testament to the dedication of our team and the meaningful impact we're making to transform the industry." Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 44 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program. Hear from symplr's CEO, BJ Schaknowski, on what this recognition means for the company, its employees, and the future of healthcare operations at About symplr symplr is a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software and services with a first-of-its-kind operations platform. Trusted in 9 of 10 U.S. hospitals and 400+ U.S. health plans, symplr optimizes operations and maximizes care powered by our cloud-based workforce, quality, provider data management, and spend solutions. Gain efficiency, reduce complexity, and improve outcomes where it matters most. Learn how to stay ahead of change at About the Best Managed Companies ProgramThe Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective countries through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates four key criteria in their management skills and practices — strategy, execution, culture and governance/financials. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE symplr
