Gig nursing platforms are adopting an "Uber for X" business model, leveraging technology and lobbying to reclassify themselves as "healthcare worker platforms" rather than traditional staffing agencies. This strategy aims to sidestep regulations concerning labor protections, public oversight, and patient safety. Platforms like Clipboard Health, KARE Technologies, Nursa, and ShiftKey are pushing for legislative changes in nearly half of US states to exempt them from existing labor laws, mirroring Uber's successful deregulation efforts in the transportation sector. The AI Now Institute warns that this shift threatens the stability and working conditions of the nursing profession and could expose patients to increased risks. AI
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RANK_REASON The cluster discusses legislative efforts and lobbying by gig nursing platforms to reclassify themselves, impacting labor laws and industry regulation.