symplr, a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software, announced that its workforce management solution, symplr Smart Square, won the "Best Clinical Efficiency Solution" by MedTech Breakthrough. The company also earned a Gold Stevie® American Business Award in the Large Health Products & Services Companies category.
symplr Smart Square addresses one of healthcare's most urgent challenges: helping hospitals manage staffing amid workforce shortages, rising labor costs, and fluctuating patient demand, while improving staff satisfaction and retention. Its AI-driven predictive scheduling helps health systems align staffing with demand, reduce labor costs, and improve workforce stability. Smart Square forecasts staffing needs up to 120 days in advance, enabling organizations to build proactive, data-driven schedules. Its patented model automates shift communication and bidding, transforming how open shifts are filled. As part of the symplr Operations Platform, Smart Square integrates with existing systems, including HR, payroll, timekeeping, and EMR systems.
"Scheduling in dynamic clinical environments is easily one of healthcare's most complex and high-impact challenges," said Steve Johansson, managing director, MedTech Breakthrough. "Smart Square gives nurses and clinicians more control over their schedules while helping organizations proactively address their staffing needs, supporting better work-life balance, reducing burnout, and contributing to more sustainable workforce operations. We're pleased to recognize symplr Smart Square as the 'Best Clinical Efficiency Solution.'"