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Medical Solutions CEO Tijerino Named to SIA Global Power 150

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Medical Solutions CEO Tijerino Named to SIA Global Power 150

Omaha – October 13, 2026 -- Medical Solutions CEO Rebecca Rogers Tijerino has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list, which recognizes senior female leaders across the global staffing industry.

SIA selects honorees based on demonstrated leadership, business impact and influence within their organizations and the wider industry. The list is compiled annually.

Tijerino has led Medical Solutions since January 2024

She joined the healthcare workforce solutions provider as CEO in January 2024. Under her leadership, the company has expanded how it helps facilities nationwide manage labor costs, improve patient care and prepare for future workforce needs.

US Independent Workforce Hits 74.9M as Full-Time Gig Careers Surge 114%

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US Independent Workforce Hits 74.9M as Full-Time Gig Careers Surge 114%

Jacksonville, Fla. – September 28, 2026 -- The U.S. independent workforce reached a record 74.9 million people in 2026, driven by a 114% surge in full-time independent professionals since 2020, according to the 16th annual State of Independence study released by MBO Partners by Beeline.

Full-time independents now account for 22% of all full-time U.S. workers

That share is nearly double the level recorded in 2019, marking a structural shift from supplemental gig work toward independence as a primary career path. Among independent professionals surveyed, 78% plan to remain independent or scale a larger business, with nearly six in 10 intending to continue working independently and one in five aiming to grow their operations.

Cynet Health Climbs to #17 in SIA's 2026 Travel Nurse Staffing Rankings

McLean, Va. – September 08, 2026 -- Cynet Health climbed to #17 among travel nurse staffing firms in Staffing Industry Analysts' 2026 ranking of the largest U.S. healthcare staffing companies, up four spots from #21 a year earlier, even as the broader travel nurse staffing market contracted.

Cynet Health advances in allied health staffing rankings too

The company also rose to #34 in allied healthcare staffing on SIA's annual list, improving on its prior-year position. SIA's rankings are widely referenced by hospitals, health systems, and managed service providers when selecting staffing partners.