The story detailed “allegations of drug use, lax vetting of nurses and a stumbling business” at CareRev, the so-called “Uber for nurses,” which raised $100 million during the pandemic and works with more than 70 hospitals and health systems. Brandon Atkinson, a veteran health tech leader, took over as CEO June 2, while Mr. Patterson stayed on as senior advisor and board member, the company said.
Asked by Becker’s about the story, a CareRev spokesperson said “much of what was included is categorically untrue and a lot was taken out of context.”
“CareRev takes these allegations very seriously, as even one lapse is one too many,” the company wrote in a June 7 blog post. “Patient safety is the top priority for the company, full stop.”
The company most strongly denied that it was not thorough in its compliance, writing that it has a team of 40 employees ensuring “we meet or exceed credentialing requirements established by The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA and HHS.”
