SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AMN Healthcare
Services, Inc. (NYSE: AHS), the nation's leader and innovator in
healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services, today
announced the completion of the acquisition of Onward Healthcare,
Locum Leaders and Medefis from OGH, LLC for a total purchase price
of $82.5 million. Onward
Healthcare is a premier national nurse and allied healthcare
staffing firm. Locum Leaders is a well-respected national locum
tenens provider. Medefis is a leading provider of a SaaS-based
vendor management system for healthcare facilities.
"In addition to immediately bolstering AMN's delivery of
candidate supply during a strong demand environment, our recent
acquisitions also build on the portfolio of innovative workforce
solutions we offer in the marketplace," said Susan Salka, President and Chief Executive
Officer of AMN Healthcare. "Client reaction to our recent
announcements has been very positive, particularly as healthcare
executives seek consultative solutions that enable the
cost-efficient and effective management of clinical labor."
Kevin Clark, CEO and Founder of
OGH, LLC, added, "There is a shared common culture of passion and
integrity to deliver best-in-industry service that is felt across
the companies. We are confident that this combination will bring
even greater value to our clients during this transformational
period in healthcare."
About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce
solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the
nation. AMN Healthcare's workforce solutions -- including managed
services programs, vendor management systems, recruitment process
outsourcing and consulting services -- enable providers to
successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve
patient outcomes within the rapidly evolving healthcare
environment. The Company provides unparalleled access to the most
comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through
its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career
opportunities. Clients include acute-care hospitals, community
health centers and clinics, physician practice groups, retail and
urgent care centers, home health facilities, pharmacies and many
other healthcare settings. AMN Healthcare disseminates news and
information about the Company through its website, which can be
found at www.amnhealthcare.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as
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expectations, projections or other characterizations of future
events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ from those implied by the
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are set
forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2013 and its other periodic reports as
well as the Company's current and other reports filed from time to
time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Be advised that
developments subsequent to this press release are likely to cause
these statements to become outdated with the passage of time.
Contact:
Amy Chang
Vice President, Investor Relations
866.861.3229
ir@amnhealthcare.com
Jim Gogek
Corporate Communications
858.350.3209
jim.gogek@amnhealthcare.com
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SOURCE AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.