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...
As a healthcare administrator, hiring manager, or HR professional, you know that searching for the right candidates can be stressful, time-consuming, confusing, and at times, frustrating. With January now upon us, it’s time to flesh out your staffing strategies for the first quarter of 2024. Part...
Now that the new year has arrived, what better time for hospital administrators, hiring managers and HR professionals to get busy on their recruitment plans for 2024. And that includes, strategizing how your recruitment needs may change throughout the year. The truth is, the peak season for...
With the stresses of physician shortages, long working hours, more paperwork and less time to actually treat patients, practicing medicine can lead to depression, anxiety, a decrease in job satisfaction and a loss of empathy. In other words, “burnout”. Examples of this phenomena include: According to...
The term “gig economy” has been floating around for a few years – mostly since the COVID pandemic forced employers and employees to think outside of the box. But what exactly IS a gig economy? Simply put, the gig economy is a labor market that relies heavily...
In many ways, a locum tenens career can be very rewarding. But some clinicians are unsure about the job security associated with abandoning a staff position and taking on the locum tenens lifestyle. Fortunately, health providers who choose a locum tenens career path can enjoy the...
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...
With the ongoing physician shortage, caseloads often can’t wait for staff doctors to come on board. That’s why many hospitals, clinics or practices fill the gap with locum tenens physicians. Along with filling an important staffing need, locum physicians are able to experience new places and...
As a locum tenens physician, there are many benefits beyond the joys of travel. One is being able to deduct a wide variety of business expenses. However, many locum providers feel overwhelmed with figuring out what exactly is deductible from their travel, housing, and health...