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….
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, our nation’s hospitals and health systems have coped with intense pressure on staff and resources. The pandemic has illuminated pre-existing…
Healthcare workers are the backbone of the healthcare system. They provide essential care to patients, often under immense pressure. Yet, despite their vital role, healthcare workers face a number of…
Kathleen Wessel from the American Health Association joined Adam Rousey, Chief Sales Officer of VISTA Staffing Solutions, and Lou Vadlamani, Interventional Cardiologist, Founder, and CMO of CardioSolution. The American Hospital…
A new report from the Surgeon General warns that the country could be short 139,000 doctors by 2033. According to The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2019…
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…
Healthy company culture is essential to the success of any business. For example, 88% of employment seekers say a positive work culture is vital to their satisfaction with a job. A hospital…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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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…
The healthcare landscape is shifting faster than ever. With 2025 on the horizon, it’s clear the industry is on the cusp of transformative changes. From advanced technologies to evolving patient…
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