Maxim Healthcare Services
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical staffing |
| Predecessor | MEDCALL Medical Staffing |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Columbia , United States |
Area served | United States |
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Group, is a privately owned firm specializing in medical staffing, with its main office located in Columbia, Maryland. Established in 1988 under the name MEDCALL Medical Staffing, the company focuses on providing healthcare workforce solutions.
History
The company was established in 1988 and achieved ACHC Accreditation by 2008. In June 2020, it adopted the name Maxim Healthcare Group. By February 2022, the organization discontinued the Healthcare Group identity and divided into two separate entities: Maxim Healthcare Services and Maxim Healthcare Staffing. The latter underwent a rebranding to become Amergis in April 2024.
Litigation
Beginning in 2009, Maxim became subject to federal investigations concerning allegations of fraudulent billing and false statements, which the U.S. Attorney's office identified as recurring issues from 2003 through 2009. Between 2009 and 2011, nine staff members, including high-ranking managers, entered guilty pleas on felony charges. In 2011, Maxim consented to a $150 million settlement addressing criminal and civil accusations related to improper billing and unauthorized operations. This settlement encompassed a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, a corporate integrity pact with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General, and civil agreements involving federal and state regulators.