Optimize Clinician Labor Costs with These 5 Tips
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…
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…
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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…
Demand for physicians is rising across almost every specialty. By 2026, this demand will be even more pronounced, driven by an aging population, growing chronic disease rates, and a shrinking…
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