In today’s healthcare environment, human resources leaders in hospitals and health systems are managing more complexity than ever. Physician shortages, longer recruitment timelines, increasing turnover, and ongoing burnout are all putting pressure on traditional workforce planning models. As a result, many HR and physician recruitment...
In 2026, the healthcare sector is facing unprecedented challenges. From a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals to the looming retirements of baby boomers and the rise in physician burnout, healthcare systems are under increasing pressure to maintain high standards of care with limited staff. Locum...
Gastroenterology staffing challenges are increasing as the U.S. healthcare system faces a growing crisis, with this specialty particularly affected. With National GERD Awareness Week taking place this week, it’s a timely reminder that gastroenterology plays a critical role in treating digestive issues like GERD, liver...
As we look into the months ahead in 2025, the landscape of cardiac care is undergoing a significant shift. With an aging population, a looming shortage of cardiologists, and an increasing desire for flexible staffing options, locum tenens physicians are poised to be in high...
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...
Opportunities for locum tenens oncologists are emerging as not just a practical choice, but a vital necessity in many communities. With the continued rise in cancer diagnoses and an aging population, the demand for oncologists has reached unprecedented levels, particularly in rural areas. Here’s what...
The shortage of emergency medicine physicians has created a significant staffing gap in hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. This decline in the number of emergency room physicians has led to an increased demand for locum tenens clinicians -- professionals who can step...
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...
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...