Nurses Sound Alarm as 'Uber for Nursing' Apps Push to Deregulate Healthcare

A report by the AI Now Institute warns that 'Uber for nursing' apps are pushing to deregulate healthcare staffing rules, which could lead to nurses having less pay, fewer protections, and less control over their shifts. The report identifies four main players in the gig nursing market, including Clipboard Health, ShiftKey, CareRev, and IntelyCare, which have collectively raised $1.4 billion in funding. The platforms use AI-driven pricing, performance surveillance, and contractor classifications to create a gig work system that resembles rideshare, and may face similar regulatory battles.