“Do we need a VMS or a workforce management platform?” mixes up two tools that solve different problems. A VMS, vendor management system, belongs to the facility, it's how a hospital or health system manages multiple staffing agencies as vendors. A workforce management platform belongs to the agency, it's how you run your own recruiting, credentialing, scheduling, and payroll. Most agencies need one of each, and the two need to talk to each other. What Is a VMS in Healthcare