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‘Tis the Season for Spikes: How Hospitals Plan Holiday Staffing Ahead of Time
If you’ve been to a beach town in the summer or a ski resort in the winter, you’ve seen how businesses bring in seasonal staff to handle the temporary influx…
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The Locum Tenens Flu Season Staffing Strategy Most Hospitals Get Wrong
Every October, the same thing happens. Patient volumes climb. Staff start calling out sick. Administrators scramble to find coverage. And hospitals that thought they were adequately staffed suddenly aren’t. By…
Psychiatry Staffing in 2026: Why Hospitals May Be Facing Misalignment, Not a True Shortage
For years, the national conversation has centered on a “psychiatrist shortage.” But further scrutiny, by way of VISTA’s behavioral health team experiences, suggests the reality on the ground for some…
Physician Salary Trends in 2025 and What’s Coming in 2026
Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Physician pay continues to rise, but higher salaries alone are no longer enough to attract or retain top talent. Hospital administrators face mounting challenges as compensation expectations…
How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Increase Demand for Emergency Medicine Physicians
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) will reshape demand for emergency care by reducing coverage, cutting state funding mechanisms, and tightening Medicaid eligibility. Hospital administrators should expect to…
Navigating 2026: Locum Tenens and Permanent Staffing Trends Every Hospital Administrator Should Know
As we approach 2026, hospital administrators are navigating a complex staffing environment driven by workforce shortages, shifting clinician preferences, and the growing adoption of flexible staffing models. At VISTA Staffing…
Beat Summertime Healthcare Staffing Challenges: Strategies for Your Hospital
Key Takeaways As increasingly hotter temperatures and outdoor activities drive a seasonal spike in heat-related illnesses and injuries, healthcare facilities are bracing for staffing shortages during the summer, when nearly…
Hospitals Projected to Lose Billions in 2022
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…
Workers are Healthcare’s Most Valuable Asset
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…
Preserving Hospital Services Through Workforce Stabilization
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…
More Physicians Aren’t The Only Solution to the Doctor Shortage
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…
Shortage of 139,000 Physicians by 2033 According to Surgeon General. Here’s what we’re doing about it.
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…
How Healthcare Facilities Benefit From Locum Tenens Providers
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.
Physician Burnout
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.
Four Reasons to Adopt Telehealth Today
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,…
Gain a Competitive Edge in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
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…
Improve Patient Experience with Workforce Optimization
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…
How Much are Vacancies Costing Your Facility/Practice?
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…
How to Take Control of Your Staffing Needs During Cold & Flu Season
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…
6 Reasons Your Healthcare System Needs a Workforce Optimization Strategy
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…
Expect More from your Locum Tenens Partner
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,…
How to Beat the Summertime Staffing Demand
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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Debunking 5 Myths About Working as a Locum Tenens Physician
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,”…
How Locum Tenens Can Alleviate Burnout for Urologists
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…
Tips for Being a Locum During the Holidays
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…
The Growing Impact of Physician Assistants in Healthcare
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…
The Future of AI Technology in Healthcare
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…
Insider Tips on How to Succeed As A Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner
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…
Top Tips for Shaping Up Your CV as a Locum Tenens Provider
The locum tenens market continues to grow as hospitals and clinics face ongoing physician shortages and rising patient demand. More than 52,000 physicians take locum assignments each year, and over…
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