UofL Health selects SimpliFi as Managed Service Provider to power workforce strategy. Little Rock, Arkansas - SimpliFi, a premier workforce solutions provider, is proud to announce its partnership with UofL Health, a leading academic health system, as its new Managed Service Provider (MSP). This collaboration marks a major step forward in modernizing workforce operations, optimizing labor strategy, and supporting high-quality patient care across the organization. "We're honored to partner with UofL Health, an organization known for clinical excellence and innovation," said James Quick, President of SimpliFi. "Our goal is to help UofL Health create a more agile, efficient workforce model - one that empowers internal staff, improves visibility across labor resources, and ensures the right talent is in place to deliver exceptional patient care." Through this partnership, SimpliFi will lead the implementation and ongoing optimization of the Workday VNDLY Vendor Management System (VMS) platform, bringing advanced workforce visibility, data-driven decision-making, and streamlined contingent labor management to UofL Health. SimpliFi's MSP model focuses on workforce optimization strategies that help health systems balance cost, quality, and continuity of care. In addition to traditional contingent labor management, SimpliFi is expanding UofL Health's internal workforce capabilities by leveraging innovative gig-based staffing solutions. A key component of this strategy is the Stogo app, SimpliFi's local gig work platform, which is already live and successfully supporting flexible shift coverage. Through this partnership, UofL Health utilizes the Stogo app to help fill shifts with internal employees, empowering their workforce with more control while reducing reliance on external staffing. "At UofL Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do," said Laura Atkinson, SVP and Chief People Officer, UofL Health. "Partnering with SimpliFi allows us to strengthen our workforce strategy with better tools, greater flexibility, and smarter systems that support our teams and the patients who depend on us." Together, UofL Health and SimpliFi are building a workforce strategy designed for the future - one that blends technology, flexibility, and operational excellence to meet the evolving demands of healthcare. About SimpliFi. SimpliFi, founded in 2011, provides workforce management solutions for leading healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and hospitals nationwide. Through a combination of technology, strategic sourcing, and dedicated support, SimpliFi helps organizations optimize their contingent labor programs, improve efficiency, and manage costs. Based in North Little Rock, Arkansas, SimpliFi is part of a family of brands focused exclusively on healthcare staffing and workforce management. The company is committed to delivering innovative, transparent, and client-focused solutions that support high-quality patient care. About UofL Health. UofL Health is a not-for-profit (501(c)(3)) fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, more than 250 physician practice locations, and more than 1,200 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members - physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.UofLHealth.org. For media inquiries, please contact: Nichole Vaux Vice President of Marketing [email protected] (561) 801-2851 Post navigation.

UofL Health - Medical Center East among Kentucky's Best Places to Work. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - UofL Health - Medical Center East has once again been named as one of Kentucky's Best Places to Work, recognizing outstanding workplace environments. The 2026 Best Places to Work in Kentucky list was announced by The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and The Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management. The selection process is based on an assessment of the company's employee policies and procedures, and the results of an internal employee survey. "On behalf of all the employees at UofL Health, I want to shine the spotlight on the team at Medical Center East team for contributing to such a supportive work culture," said Jason Smith, UofL Health CEO. "When the team feels supported and appreciated, it helps ensure the delivery of outstanding care for patients. This recognition verifies Medical Center East is the best places to work in health care." The Best Places to Work in Kentucky competition is a multi-year initiative designed to motivate companies in the commonwealth to focus, measure and move their workplace environments toward excellence. Studies show a strong correlation between success and creating a good place to work. This is the fourth year in a row Medical Center East was recognized in the annual survey. "Medical Center East's recognition as a Best Place to Work for four consecutive years is a remarkable achievement and one that speaks volumes about the people who make this organization exceptional," said Angelica Thompson, BSN, RN, chief administrative officer and chief nurse executive for ambulatory services at UofL Health. "This honor belongs first and foremost to the dedicated staff and leaders at Medical Center East. Their commitment, compassion and professionalism create a culture where excellence is not only expected but lived every day. When team members feel valued, supported and inspired, it translates directly into the quality of care our patients experience and Medical Center East exemplifies that connection." The winner rankings will be announced at an awards dinner on June 18, 2026. Article by: UofL Health UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members - physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities UofL Health, Inc. serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

UofL Health opens first Urgent Care Plus in PRP, Shively, Valley Station area. * WDRB digital staff * nov 17, 2025 updated nov 17, 2025. The facility offers care for minor injuries, illnesses, routine exams and occupational health services. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - UofL Health is expanding its primary care services in south Louisville. A new Urgent Care Plus is now open at the UofL Health-Medical Center Southend location at 5129 Dixie Highway in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood. The facility offers care for minor injuries, illnesses, routine exams and occupational health services. Care is provided from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It's UofL Health's seventh urgent care location in the state, and its first in the Shively, PRP and Valley Station areas. "At UofL Health, our mission is to ensure that every community we serve has access to high-quality, compassionate care close to home," Wade Mitzel, CEO of UofL Health-UofL Physicians, said in a news release Monday. "South Louisville has been underserved for far too long, and our investment in the expansion of services at Medical Center Southend reflects our deep commitment to improving health equity, expanding access and caring for people where they are." No appointments are necessary, but you can check wait times online ahead of time by clicking here. Altogether, Medical Center Southend includes 12 primary care providers, as well as: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Urgent Care, Frazier Rehab Institute and Medical Imaging.