GHR Healthcare, a leader in healthcare staffing, has acquired Barton Healthcare Staffing, the nurse and allied health division of Barton Associates, Inc. This strategic move, finalized on May 3, 2025, enhances GHR’s ability to deliver scalable, flexible workforce solutions nationwide while allowing Barton to sharpen its focus on physician and advanced practice staffing.
Points of the Acquisition
1. Expansion of GHR’s Service Capabilities
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Enhances GHR’s national footprint in nurse and allied health staffing.
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Strengthens GHR’s ability to provide client-centered, high-touch staffing solutions.
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Supports high-quality patient care across more healthcare facilities.
2. Strategic Realignment for Barton Associates
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Barton will now focus exclusively on physician and advanced practice staffing.
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Aligns with their goal of accelerating growth in the locum tenens sector.
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Enables innovation within their core area of expertise.
3. Seamless Client and Clinician Transition
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All nurse and allied clients and clinicians from Barton Healthcare Staffing will move to GHR Healthcare.
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GHR’s operational infrastructure ensures continued quality of service and support.
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Transition built around shared values of excellence and service.
4. Ongoing Collaboration Between Both Organizations
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GHR and Barton Associates will maintain close collaboration.
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Joint commitment to evolving with the changing needs of the healthcare workforce.
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Shared dedication to delivering value, expertise, and innovation.
5. Leadership Commentary
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John Quirk, CEO, GHR Healthcare: “This partnership enhances our ability to serve clinicians and clients. It’s a natural fit built on a shared commitment to service.”
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April Hansen, CEO, Barton Associates: “We’re doubling down on locum tenens while trusting GHR to carry forward our allied health legacy with the same care and excellence.”
This acquisition represents a strategic win for both organizations allowing GHR Healthcare to broaden its impact across healthcare staffing while enabling Barton Associates to scale its physician and advanced practice services. Through collaboration and a mutual focus on quality, both companies are well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare workforce landscape.
