symplr Earns Dual Honors for Transforming Workforce and Healthcare Operations

MedTech Breakthrough and Stevie^® Award recognize continued impact on staff scheduling and workforce operations

HOUSTON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- symplr^®, a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software, today 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.'" 

The Gold Stevie Award^® recognized the unified symplr Operations Platform, which supports workforce, provider, quality, and financial workflows, and the expansion of AI-powered capabilities across the platform to simplify complex environments.

"We're committed to providing our customers with solutions that intentionally streamline operations, help health systems contain costs, and offer product experiences people genuinely enjoy," said Scott Sbihli, symplr Chief Product Officer. "Our Operations Platform and symplr Smart Square provide a seamless user experience for busy frontline staff, enabling teams to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on patient care."

About symplr
symplr is a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software with a first-of-its-kind operations platform. Trusted in 9 of 10 U.S. hospitals and 400+ U.S. health plans, symplr optimizes operations and maximizes care powered by our cloud-based workforce, quality, provider data management, and spend solutions. Gain efficiency, reduce complexity, and improve outcomes where it matters most. Learn how to stay ahead of change at www.symplr.com.

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