--- title: HWL Expands Next-Generation Physician and Provider Solutions for Healthcare Organizations Nationwide description: HWL expands its Physician and Provider Solutions, enhancing workforce optimization for healthcare organizations nationwide. image: https://blog.hwlworks.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_649113864.jpeg --- [VMS Login](https://vms.hwlmsp.com/) [![HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM](https://blog.hwlworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM.jpg?width=201&height=75&name=HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM.jpg "HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM")](https://www.hwlmsp.com/) [Industry News](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/hwl-expands-next-generation-physician-and-provider-solutions-for-healthcare-organizations-nationwide#) ### x**HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY NEWS** Get industry news, client announcements, product release info, and HWL Insights directly in your inbox! # HWL Expands Next-Generation Physician and Provider Solutions for Healthcare Organizations Nationwide [Locum Tenens](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/locum-tenens), [Workforce Optimzation](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/workforce-optimzation), [Physician Staffing](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/physician-staffing) ![](https://blog.hwlworks.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_649113864.jpeg) ATLANTA--([BUSINESS WIRE](https://www.businesswire.com/))--[Healthcare Workforce Logistics](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hwlworks.com&esheet=54229926&newsitemid=20250331034363&lan=en-US&anchor=Healthcare+Workforce+Logistics&index=1&md5=024a774c2eb744ad97cc52808c9046cc) (HWL), the leader in vendor-neutral healthcare workforce solutions, announced the rebranding of its Locums Division to “Physician and Provider Solutions” to better reflect the expanded suite of healthcare workforce optimization services it delivers to its clients. In 2024, HWL sourced and managed thousands of locum tenens providers from locums agencies for its clients that span thousands of locations nationwide. Leveraging the industry expertise of its team to provide program oversight and management, and its proprietary vendor management system (VMS) to deliver visibility and data analysis to its clients, HWL has streamlined processes, improved quality, and driven utilization and unit costs down for clients through its locums staffing model. Building on this success, HWL is launching targeted solutions to address pain points for healthcare delivery organizations, including: - Credentialing support and compliance monitoring. - Technology that supports the development of internal resource and locums pools with mobile-access scheduling tools that enable automated/self-scheduling of providers. - Permanent placement solutions that standardize contingent agency contracts and pricing and improve agency compliance with established processes. “Our remarkable success over the last several years is underscored by our enduring partnerships with healthcare organizations and deep understanding of their evolving needs and priorities,” said Karen Little, senior vice president of Physician and Provider Solutions at HWL. “Our evolution into Physician and Provider Solutions marks a pivotal moment as we grow and align our expanded capabilities. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue to innovate and help our clients achieve their goals.” HWL’s comprehensive suite of solutions and services is designed to optimize healthcare organizations’ internal and external workforce strategies and meet their diverse needs. With offerings that include Managed Service Programs (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) services, Internal Resource Pool (IRP) and Float Pool Management, and Permanent Placement Solutions (SourceDirect), as well as new Physician and Provider Solutions, HWL meets healthcare organizations where they are to refine and optimize their workforces. For more information about HWL’s Physician and Provider Solutions, visit our website [here](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhwlworks.com%2Fphysician-provider-solutions%2F&esheet=54229926&newsitemid=20250331034363&lan=en-US&anchor=here&index=2&md5=e053659c88e9ae841b7d966e9d92fba0), or contact us at [info@hwlworks.com](mailto:info@hwlworks.com). **About Healthcare Workforce Logistics (HWL)** [Healthcare Workforce Logistics](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hwlworks.com&esheet=54229926&newsitemid=20250331034363&lan=en-US&anchor=Healthcare+Workforce+Logistics&index=3&md5=bc8b5122f85d44533acaf2370183d350) (HWL) is a leader in holistic healthcare workforce solutions that play a critical role in helping healthcare employers across the nation optimize their workforces to increase efficiency, improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. With deep expertise – including external labor management, insourcing and total talent optimization – HWL focuses on meeting our clients where they are to develop forward-leaning solutions. HWL has supported more than 17,000 care sites with settings that include health systems, community hospitals, government supported programs, behavioral health, home health, skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute/rehab and medical clinics.    Read the full press release [here](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331034363/en/Healthcare-Workforce-Logistics-HWL-Expands-Next-Generation-Physician-and-Provider-Solutions-for-Healthcare-Organizations-Nationwide). Apr 2, 2025 9:50:26 AM/By [Karen Little](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/author/karen-little) TAGS: [Locum Tenens](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/locum-tenens), [Workforce Optimzation](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/workforce-optimzation), [Physician Staffing](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/physician-staffing) ##### Share this entry - Share on Facebook - Share on Twitter - Share on Pinterest - Share on Linkedin - Share on Tumblr ### Author: [Karen Little](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/author/karen-little) Karen Little joined HWL in 2019 as Director Supplier Relations, and currently serves as Vice President of Locums Account Services. Prior to HWL, Karen held successful careers in Insurance and Banking in both sales and leadership, as well as with Jackson and Coker, a physician staffing firm in 2008. During her time at Jackson and Coker, Karen held many different roles and worked in recruiting, business development and management. She was also the AVP of the MSP/VMS Division, where her team managed $50MM+ in spend annually. In her current role at HWL, Karen works with clients and agencies to ensure they receive the highest level of attention and customer service. Karen’s years in the staffing industry have made her a trusted advisor to her clients and a valued partner to locums agencies. Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-little-a081522/) ##### You might also like Please feel free to keep the discussion going in the comments section below. ### Latest News - [What If We've Been Measuring the Wrong Workforce Metrics](https://blog.hwlworks.com/what-if-weve-been-measuring-the-wrong-workforce-metrics) July 09, 2026 - [Built by Educators. 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