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Why I Started FloatR

FloatR founder Evan Haupt on the scheduling crisis that led him to build a gig platform for phlebotomists and specimen collectors, and what 18,000+ FloatRs are telling him about it.

Aug 3rd, 2026 · 5 minutes read

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The Backbone of Healthcare Deserves Better Benefits - Here’s How We’re Delivering Them

FloatR and Stride are giving 18,000+ independent phlebotomists and specimen collectors access to affordable, portable health, dental, vision, and life insurance, an investment in the workforce behind healthcare's capacity and quality.

Jul 27th, 2026 · 5 minutes read

Closing the Credentialed Healthcare Gap, One Shift at a Time

Healthcare is short more than 4 million credentialed workers, and traditional agency staffing can't close the gap fast enough. See how FloatR's on-demand shift-matching platform gives phlebotomists flexible work and gives facilities faster, lower-cost coverage — starting with one worker's story.

Jul 23rd, 2026 · 5 minutes read

From Agency Fees to Workforce ROI: Why Healthcare Organizations Are Replacing Legacy Staffing Models

Many healthcare organizations still rely on legacy staffing agencies without realizing the true cost of agency markups, placement fees, manual scheduling, and unfilled shifts. This article explores how a modern digital workforce engine delivers a stronger return on investment by improving shift fulfillment, reducing operational overhead, increasing workforce visibility, and helping healthcare organizations capture more revenue. See how one anonymized ROI analysis illustrates the financial and operational benefits of moving beyond traditional staffing models.

Jul 22nd, 2026 · 5 minutes read

Why Healthcare Staffing Agencies Are Costing You More Than You Think

Legacy staffing agencies don't just charge more - they slow you down, reduce your control, and hide costs that compound over time. Here's what the real bill looks like.

Jun 14th, 2026 · 5 mins read