ShiftMed Earns Spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Leading healthcare workforce optimization technology platform secures #1,219 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America

McLean, Va. – August 12, 2025 - ShiftMed, a leader in healthcare workforce optimization technology, has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The company ranked No. 1,219 on the prestigious 2025 Inc. 5000 list. This marks ShiftMed’s fourth appearance on the list, building on its previous rankings of No. 1,713 in 2022 and No. 622 in 2023.

ShiftMed’s AI-powered software and technology streamlines shift fulfillment by rostering hospital resources onto a single centralized platform. Its Workforce Management Suite uses AI-driven scheduling and intelligent automation to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and optimize labor. The platform integrates with existing HR and scheduling systems, giving healthcare leaders a comprehensive, data-driven view of workforce performance and better control over operations.

"It’s an honor to partner with the leading health systems in the country, helping them manage their single largest operating expense, labor. ShiftMed is committed to innovation in “Open Shift” management. Being named to the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth time is a reflection of the team’s singular focus in solving this challenge”, said Todd Walrath, CEO and founder of ShiftMed. “As the healthcare industry continues to face workforce pressures, we’re proud to deliver unique, scalable solutions that benefit both health systems and the professionals who power them.”

The 2025 Inc. 5000 list showcases the companies that have achieved rapid growth despite economic headwinds from high interest rates to sustained hiring challenges. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

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About ShiftMed:

The ShiftMed Workforce Management Suite helps health systems reduce costs and improve workforce efficiency through AI-driven scheduling and intelligent automation. By embedding AI throughout the shift fulfillment process, ShiftMed enables healthcare leaders to optimize labor, minimize contract spend, and gain better control over operations. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing HR and scheduling systems, providing a comprehensive, data-driven view of workforce performance.

ShiftMed’s suite includes ShiftMed Flex, a custom-branded mobile app that helps health systems engage internal staff to fill open shifts and reduce overtime; and ShiftMed On-Demand, powered by the ShiftMed Unlimited Network, which expands internal float pools and reduces reliance on travel and contract nurses by using AI to intelligently match shifts and ensure consistent, high-quality fulfillment.