The dramatic rise in hospitalizations during the COVID pandemic put enormous pressure on hospitals and clinics to mobilize existing staff, fill positions quickly, and think outside the box, The pandemic really took its toll on health providers – financially and on a human level. What the pandemic...
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Standard. It’s comprised of a unique, 10-digit standardized identification number that never expires or changes throughout a covered healthcare provider’s career. An NPI is different from a state license in...
Whether you’re looking to explore the four corners of the U.S., pay off student loans, or step back from the full-time grind, locum tenens assignments can often be the right career choice. With excellent pay, varied locations, and opportunities to make a positive difference, it’s no...
As we approach the Holiday season, many full-time docs begin to take some long-awaited time off from their hospital or practice. This opens up opportunities for locum tenens physicians to fill in at typically higher-than-normal pay. Hospitals need a short-term staffing solution. However, since the high...
Many of today’s physicians are opting to accept locum tenens assignments for a variety of reasons. These range from having a more flexible schedule, being a “bridge” when looking for a full-time role, enjoying access to interesting travel opportunities, extra income, and more. In addition, older...
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving – and in 2023, it will be no different. From changes in technology and telemedicine to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, many factors will shape the future of healthcare. Here are five of the leading trends physicians should be aware of: ...
It’s been well-documented that America is in the midst of a physician shortage. The unfortunate news for patients and clinicians alike is that the physician shortage dilemma is only expected to get worse – a situation that could potentially lead to poorer health outcomes for many...
Being a physician means you can never stop learning. But there are only so many hours in a day, right? For today’s busy doctors, podcasts offer a way to go online and gain the latest insights on a variety of medical topics – quickly and from...
It’s no secret that an active mind and body go a long way in staving off disease and inertia. As a retired physician, you have valuable skills, and using them not only benefits you by keeping your mind and body in motion, but it helps...