As we step into July, healthcare providers and organizations face mid-year CMS rule updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the second half of 2025 that could have significant implications for billing, reimbursement, and care delivery models. From Medicare Part B and...
As summer begins, it is crucial for healthcare facilities—including hospitals, emergency departments, and private practices—to begin proactive surge planning. June is an ideal time to focus on strategies that not only address immediate challenges, such as heatwave-related surges, but also gather the necessary resources to...
During this Healthcare Risk Management Week (HRM Week), we recognize and celebrate healthcare risk professionals who play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and trusted patient care and safeguarding the well-being of staff. In the healthcare world, where patient safety is the top priority, healthcare risk...
As we recognize National Minority Health Month, let us commit to taking meaningful action against health disparities. Health equity ensures that all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or geographic location, have the opportunity to attain the best health outcomes....
With unfilled physician positions costing hospitals significant amounts in lost revenue, a flexible staffing solution is essential. This is where locum tenens physicians come into play. Utilizing locum tenens can help healthcare organizations save money and maintain efficiency during staffing shortages. Healthcare facilities are feeling the...
Healthcare disparities are more common than healthcare equity: According to the National Institutes of Health, minority groups experience higher rates of chronic illnesses and have less access to quality care. Healthcare equity ensures everyone has an equal opportunity for optimal health, making it a crucial...
In a world where physician burnout affects nearly half of all doctors, the demand for locum tenens positions has surged. Locum tenens involves temporary medical staffing that provides flexibility and relief to healthcare providers. This arrangement not only benefits facilities but also enhances doctors' work-life...
During the holiday season, healthcare needs often rise by about 30%. Instances of colds, flu, and even injuries from holiday activities spike as people engage in various festivities. For example, imagine a family gathering for a feast when suddenly someone feels unwell or gets injured....
The United States is facing a physician shortage, and locum tenens physicians can help address this healthcare need. This deficit includes a potential and significant shortage of general internal medicine (GIM) physicians. A study from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research found that the number...