Choosing the Right Medical Specialty For You
Choosing a medical specialty that fits you is a daunting task for medical students, and there are many things to deeply consider before diving in. What do you want your daily schedule to look like? How will hospital politics affect your job over time? Are other doctors in this specialty particularly happy? Above all, the future of healthcare remains unknown, so enjoy the ride.
Read moreHow to Prepare for Virtual Job Interviews
With remote work and telemedicine becoming more familiar in healthcare, many organizations have transitioned into virtual hiring processes. Here we’ll look at common types of remote assessments, typical questions, and how to prepare for virtual interviews.
Read moreBlockchain and Smart Devices are Creating Exciting Changes in Patient Care
Blockchains, artificial intelligence, and wearable monitoring devices are already changing the face of healthcare. Remote patient monitoring is quickly being advanced and holds promise in improving the healthcare of countless patients.
Read moreRecruiting Challenges Healthcare Faces in 2022
In a post-pandemic world, many healthcare workers are reevaluating their commitment to full-time work. Recruiting efforts in 2022 will be challenged in 5 major areas, namely the realms of vaccine mandates, telemedicine, burnout, proactive recruitment, and candidate experience. Here are a few possible solutions.
Read moreThe NHSC: A Good Option for Loan Repayment?
The main goal of NHSC is to connect qualified physicians and primary care providers with patients in underserved regions. To incentivize this they offer both scholarships and loan repayment programs for qualifying healthcare providers. If you qualify, the NHSC may be a great option for paying off your debts.
Read morePermanent vs. Locum Tenens – Which is Right for You? Part 2
The ongoing physician shortage in the U.S. means the locum tenens industry is growing. Over 50,000 physicians work locums assignments annually, and 94% of hospitals have used a locums physician in the past year. Here are a few reasons to consider working locum assignments yourself.
Read morePermanent vs. Locum Tenens – Which is Right For You? Part 1
When considering your career as a physician, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself is what type of medical setting you’d like to practice in; a traditional, more permanent position, or a locum tenens assignment? This article weighs the pros and cons of both options.
Read moreNo Such Thing as Luck in Healthcare Recruiting
The truth is there’s little ‘luck’ in recruiting; it’s mostly hard work. When you know what you’re doing it may appear seamless, but there’s a lot going on behind the curtain to make sure the ‘luck’ holds.
Read moreWork-Life Balance as a Physician Assistant: Is it Possible?
Provider health is integral to patient health, so it is important that physician assistants maintain a healthy work/life balance. While everyone has their own way of finding balance, here are a few time-tested methods for managing your life and workload.
Read moreNo Surprises Act: A Physician’s Perspective
January 1 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect, opting for more transparency in medical billing and requiring physicians to provide Good Faith Estimates. While a great win for patients, the arbitration it creates between provider and insurer could see many solo/private practices closed permanently.
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