04/18/2026
❓What is an MSP or VMS?
Ever wonder why your contract rate feels lower than expected?
Most hospitals don’t work directly with staffing agencies. Instead, they use a system called:
MSP = Managed Service Provider
VMS = Vendor Management System
Here’s how it works:
Hospital → MSP/VMS → Primary Vendor → Subcontract Agency → You
Each layer plays a role and each layer takes a portion of the bill rate.
Understanding the system helps you understand your value and your pay.
Follow along in this series to learn where your rate really goes.
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