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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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Neurology Demand Is Outpacing Supply. Here’s How Hospitals Are Closing the Gap
Nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Add an estimated 200,000 Americans under 65 living with early-onset Alzheimer’s, and that number…
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…
VISTA Staffing Solutions Wins ClearlyRated’s 2025 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10 Year Diamond Awards for Service Excellence
The Company Continues to Lead the Industry in Client and Candidate Satisfaction Cottonwood Heights, UT – February 4, 2025 – VISTA Staffing Solutions, a highly specialized physician and advanced provider…
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The VISTA Voice Blog
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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