SnapNurse Joins DLH in Alaska';s Fight Against COVID-19

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SnapNurse has partnered with DLH Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: DLHC) to deploy hundreds of emergency medical personnel in Alaska, addressing an increase in COVID-19 cases. This initiative supports two FEMA contracts, valued at a total of $107 million for a 90-day base period. The contracts include emergency medical services and community COVID-19 testing efforts, with optional extensions available. SnapNurse's innovative staffing model aims to fill vacancies within 48 hours, contrasting with traditional agencies' 14-day average.

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• Secured two substantial FEMA contracts totaling $107 million.
• Rapid deployment of medical personnel to address urgent healthcare needs.
• SnapNurse’s ability to fill staffing vacancies in under 48 hours is a competitive advantage.

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Through a staffing partnership, the two organizations will rapidly deploy hundreds of emergency medical personnel into Alaska’s hospitals, schools and long-term care communities

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SnapNurse, a disruptive, tech-enabled healthcare staffing platform, today announced a staffing partnership with DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC), a leading provider of innovative health research, services, and solutions to federal agencies.

SnapNurse will rapidly deploy hundreds of highly-trained medical personnel to the state of Alaska in support of two FEMA contracts recently awarded to DLH. Through the first contract, DLH and its partners will provide medical countermeasures and emergency medical services for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and schools throughout the state. It has a total ceiling value of $87 million for the 90-day base period. The second contract calls for the placement of experienced medical personnel to support COVID-19 community testing and collection, vaccination, and monoclonal antibody therapy. It holds a ceiling value of $20 million for the 90-day base period. Both contracts include three one-month optional extensions after the initial period of performance.

Alaska is currently responding to an uptick in COVID-19 cases. SnapNurse will place experienced medical support personnel in communities throughout the state, with DLH will providing emergency medical logistics coordination for the healthcare services team.

“We are proud to partner with DLH to staff this important contract with FEMA,” said Cherie Kloss, SnapNurse founder and CEO. “As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the country, we can make a difference by providing best-in-class medical professionals the opportunity to reach and treat patients in need, fast.”

The DLH partnership is the latest expansion for one of America’s fastest growing companies.

Established in 2017, SnapNurse’s innovative healthcare staffing solution allows its partners to self-select from more than 225,000 nurses and allied professionals for both urgent and long-term staffing needs. Thanks to its unique same-day payment model and the growing ubiquity of its platform among nurses nationwide, SnapNurse has proven uniquely positioned to offer solutions to healthcare facilities hit hard by the pandemic, filling short-term nursing vacancies in less than 48 hours -- a disruptive departure from the 14-day average provided by traditional medical staffing agencies.

For more information, visit www.snapnurse.com. The latest COVID-19 information is available at CDC.gov/Coronavirus.

About SnapNurse

Founded in 2017, SnapNurse is the Atlanta-based nurse staffing company taking the world by storm. The award-winning platform for short-term and long-term nurse staffing is already the industry’s emerging tech-enabled staffing platform with more than 150,000 registered nurses serving more than 1,000 facilities, with an average fill time of fewer than 48 hours.

About DLH

DLH delivers improved health and readiness solutions for federal programs through research, development, and innovative care processes. The Company’s experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With over 2,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to public health to improve the lives of millions. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the partnership between SnapNurse and DLH Holdings Corp (DLHC)?

The partnership allows for the rapid deployment of emergency medical personnel in Alaska to address a surge in COVID-19 cases, under two FEMA contracts worth a total of $107 million.

What are the details of the FEMA contracts awarded to DLH Holdings Corp (DLHC)?

The contracts include providing medical countermeasures and emergency services for hospitals and schools, with a total ceiling value of $107 million for a 90-day base period.

How does SnapNurse's staffing model differ from traditional medical staffing agencies?

SnapNurse can fill nursing vacancies in less than 48 hours compared to the 14-day average of traditional staffing agencies, enhancing healthcare response capabilities.

What impact does the increase in COVID-19 cases in Alaska have on DLH Holdings Corp (DLHC)?

The rise in COVID-19 cases has led to the awarding of FEMA contracts, positively impacting DLH's revenue potential and operational responsibilities.