The US had a shortage of nurses before 2020, yet the pandemic greatly exacerbated the problem as a large number of medical staff left the profession, citing increased stress and risks, PitchBook reports. Now, a handful of tech-enabled marketplaces for nurses are trying to help solve the shortage by matching healthcare workers with hospitals. It is a sector that continues to attract investor interest despite the market downturn. Read more.
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