The holiday season, while a time of joy and togetherness, often creates unique challenges for healthcare facilities. Hospitals see an influx of patients, while many full-time physicians and staff take…
Healthcare workers typically accept new positions based on the wages and salaries associated with the role, but more medical groups are recognizing the importance of providing a comprehensive compensation package….
It’s no secret that health systems took significant financial hits due to the pandemic, with many struggling to provide adequate care while managing skyrocketing costs. The forecast for 2023 is…
The United States is facing a looming physician shortage. A new report from the Surgeon General warns that the country could be short 139,000 doctors by 2033. The main reason…
As the physician shortage in the United States continues to grow, many healthcare facilities are left wondering how to fill positions in order to prevent care gaps.
Overcoming physicians’ reluctance to ask for help is an important goal for hospital and medical practice leaders. Several strategies can be employed to achieve this goal.
Adam Rousey, Senior Vice President of VISTA Staffing Solutions joined with Becker’s Healthcare to discuss the top challenges facing America’s workforce as the U.S. enters the third year of the…
Between a tightening labor market and an aging population, it may seem like there are not enough clinicians to go around. In addition, labor costs now account for 60% of an…
The growing physician shortage has a significant impact on healthcare staffing, creating challenges for medical organizations. More specifically, it’s making it difficult for them to recruit and retain quality physicians…
One of the most challenging tasks hospitals and other healthcare organizations face is staff management. Proper staffing is essential to ensure that the hospital operates smoothly and that all patients…
Healthcare organizations face a variety of staffing challenges. As a result of an ongoing physician shortage, the market for the best talent has become increasingly more competitive. Other staffing challenges…
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the cost of qualified clinicians rose by $24 billion for healthcare organizations. In addition, clinical labor costs increased by 8% per patient, leading to a 52% increase in…
Social media recruiting has become an essential element of attracting new talent to job openings. Amid a 15-year high on talent shortages (69% of companies report talent shortages), social media has…
The Maine Hospital Association (MHA) is the primary advocate for community-governed hospitals located in the state with the Maine State Legislature, the U.S. Congress, and federal and state regulatory agencies. Based in…
Hospitals have experienced challenges that are unprecedented in the scope of modern healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis was exacerbated by unexpected costs and difficulties finding the…
Recent EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) guidance permits hospitals to require or incentivize staff members to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Healthcare administrators who have experienced pushback from employees unwilling to comply with…
2021 National Locum Tenens Week happens August 9 through August 13. Led by the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), this year’s agenda also celebrates NALTO’s 20 years of…
VISTA knows that health systems and medical organizations have cost containment in mind, and CFOs are facing the same challenges but within different environments. Here are just some of the…
Many businesses searching for qualified candidates find an undersupply of workers due to the low unemployment numbers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the unemployment rate so far in 2021…
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the way the world works. Nowhere was this more in evidence than in the healthcare workplace, where essential workers were stretched to the limits of their…
In today’s climate, many hospitals and healthcare systems are understaffed. This reality, combined with the desire to offer excellent care, makes it difficult for them to effectively handle all the…
Clinicians are necessary for successful healthcare delivery. The roles they play in quality patient care, disease management, patient satisfaction, and overall population health are central to hospitals, clinical operations, and…
The American Hospital Association (AHA) states that National Hospital Week allows communities to shine a light on US hospitals, the backing of US health care systems, and the selfless dedication…
As pressure to control costs mounts, a growing number of healthcare recruiters are discovering the value that locum tenens clinicians can bring to their organizations. Highly trained locum tenens clinicians deliver necessary…
A comprehensive Workforce Optimization Review is one of the most potent cost-savings tools in a healthcare system’s arsenal. When introduced as part of a proactive approach to recruiting, a workforce…
The nature of the work physicians do — helping people overcome illnesses, managing chronic conditions, and even saving lives — is perhaps the most significant source of job satisfaction among…
When clinician turnover happens in your healthcare organization, it is very tempting to fill the position as quickly as possible. A vacancy can add strain to an already overtaxed pool…
Consider the fact that, according to Forbes, high performers are as much as 800% more productive than their colleagues. And they cost the same as any other employee. However, filling all your…
The COVID-19 pandemic placed an unprecedented amount of stress on systems across all sectors, but no industry was tested more than healthcare. Once the U.S. government declared a national emergency, all non-essential…
The healthcare industry is rapidly changing, and healthcare systems need innovative solutions to meet increasing demands. With the uncertainty of the pandemic and the various staffing challenges that have arisen,…
When a healthcare organization is staffing its facility, it’s of the utmost importance to identify skilled, proficient, and ethical candidates. Talented healthcare providers lead to better patient outcomes, and providers with…
There are numerous ways to evaluate each candidate when filling open positions for physicians. Experience weighs heavily during the process, as does their performance during multiple rounds of interviews. But…
The medical profession is a complicated one to navigate at the moment. Hiring physicians is especially challenging in this environment. But despite these challenges, it remains true that staffing your…
Healthcare providers have a tremendous capacity to help heal people within their community. The issue is that often, not everyone within that community has an equal opportunity to receive the…
Thanks to a variety of advanced technologies, today’s organizations in all industries have access to data that can help them make informed business decisions designed to drive growth.In healthcare, every…
Since the spread of COVID-19, hospitals across the country have suffered a shortage of critical care providers due to the increased demand brought on by the healthcare crisis. The U.S….
According to Deloitte, 51% to 60% of hospitals could hit negative margins by 2025. The healthcare industry is notoriously difficult to manage, given the constant payer mix changes, regulatory pressures, and rising…
The average healthcare system is no stranger to financial pressures. Even back in 2017, Deloitte estimated that over 50% of hospitals would hit negative margins by 2025 due to payer mix changes,…
Rural hospitals face multiple challenges in providing care to their patients. Issues such as reliable transportation, an inability to find staff willing to work in their area, and a general…
In-house recruiters may not be working directly with patients, but the decisions they make regarding the workforce have great potential to influence your medical group’s overall performance. When your organization…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. hospitals were already amid historic workforce shortages and shrinking budgets. Coronavirus only exacerbated this growing trend, shining a spotlight on the American healthcare system’s challenges…
Misinformation continues to surround the use of the Q6 modifier, or the billing for services provided by a locum tenens physician, resulting in mistakes that prove costly or even detrimental to…
Healthcare leaders have different ideas on what workforce optimization is and why it is essential to their healthcare system. Understanding contingent staffing needs, providing in-demand clinicians to your facilities, and…
VISTA recently embarked on an engagement with a large multi-specialty medical and healthcare management group to discuss the challenges they were facing. These challenges included the following major areas: cost…
According to AAMC, by 2032, the American healthcare system will be short almost 122,000 physicians. This ongoing physician shortage is only going to get worse. With the lack of qualified clinicians,…
Patient expectations have never been higher. And it is up to you to create an effective workforce management strategy that will help you meet or exceed these expectations. While plans…
Human resources professionals encounter a large amount of data every day. When used correctly, this data can help increase profits and even generate revenue. The term for this deep dive…
Increasing productivity at a hospital is no small undertaking – especially given the current physician shortage impacting the healthcare industry. If there are too few clinicians available to treat patients, morale sinks,…
A talent strategy is one of the most powerful tools in an HR leader’s arsenal. An effective talent strategy will help a hospital survive and thrive by attracting and retaining…
Over the past few years, telehealth has surged in popularity. Around 76% of hospitals are already using this technology, connecting with patients from a distance to help monitor their vital signs, symptoms,…
Consider the fact that, according to Forbes, high performers are as much as 800% more productive than their colleagues. And they cost the same as any other employee. However, filling all your…
Patient satisfaction is inextricably linked to the financial stability of a healthcare organization. Patients have learned that they have choices in selecting their providers and have developed a low tolerance…
Across all types of healthcare organizations, clinician vacancies have both direct and indirect costs. For hospitals and medical practices, physician vacancies can impact a variety of areas, including revenue, patient…
Not a moment too soon, optimizing the patient experience has become a top priority for many healthcare providers across the nation. As medical practices focus on providing patients with the…
Thanks to a variety of advanced technologies, today’s organizations in all industries have access to data that can help them make informed business decisions designed to drive growth. In the…
Cold and flu season puts a strain on every organization that requires staff in order to operate. Hospital and healthcare facilities feel this strain more than most. Sick healthcare workers…
Your healthcare facility, physicians, and patients all rely on the establishment of a workforce optimization strategy. Through this planning process, it is possible to ensure you always have optimal staff…
The Numbers Don’t Lie Locum tenens can help maintain your continuity of coverage while preserving your revenue stream. 94% of healthcare facility managers hired locum tenens providers, including NPs and PAs,…
As an in-house recruiter, your organization relies on you to find candidates that meet certain qualifications and match your practice culture. On the national landscape, recruiters report a continued increase…
5 Questions You Need to Ask… Recruiting provider talent remains a huge challenge for healthcare systems, both large and small. The recruitment process can be laborious: reviewing CVs, coordinating interviews…
With the arrival of summer comes vacations and the need for staffing openings to be temporarily filled. Preparation for these openings will help smooth the transition for you and your…
Although it is still early, recent advancements in technology have already started revolutionizing the medical field. These modern medical devices give doctors the ability to make treatments more accessible and…
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The healthcare industry continuously faces fluctuations in staffing, demanding flexible solutions that can adapt to varying needs across different settings. Locum tenens, a Latin term meaning “to hold the place,”…
In the challenging world of medical specialties, urology stands out as one of the most demanding, often leading to high levels of stress and professional burnout. This issue is a…
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many, but for locum tenens healthcare professionals, it can also be a time of unique challenges and opportunities. In…
During National Physician Assistants Week, we celebrate the significant contributions of Physician Assistants (PAs) to healthcare. These highly trained and skilled individuals play a crucial role in providing quality patient…
Rapid technological advancements have opened up new possibilities in various industries, and healthcare is no exception. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer in medicine, with its ability to…
If you’re a nurse practitioner thinking about taking on locum tenens work, there’s no better source of advice than the practitioners who have already been through it. Locum tenens NPs…
Behind every smooth surgical procedure is a team ensuring patients are safe and comfortable. One often-overlooked hero of the operating room? The Anesthesiology Assistant (AA). With the rising demand for…
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