Posts Tagged ‘Rural Medicine’
The DEA Telemed Prescription Rules Are Here To Stay
The Drug Enforcement Administration is changing regulation for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. Here’s what medical professionals need to know about the adjustments to these policies.
Read moreIs the Physician Job Market Shifting to Rural Practice?
With the onset of telehealth and the gap between rural and urban provider salaries contracting, the physician job market is changing. The decision of where to live and practice is an important one that requires careful thought of both your present and future preferences and needs.
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 moreRural Medicine: Go Small to Win Big
Though not as glamorous as taking jobs in the big city, rural physician jobs offer a variety of benefits. Many rural hospital teams report a higher level of camaraderie and ingenuity, and it can be easier to have a voice on a smaller team. Sometimes you need to go small to win big.
Read moreUrban, Suburban, or Rural Practice: Pros and Cons
Many physicians dream of the day they get the free agency to choose their desired locale, rather than have their geography determined by fate. From city skylines to cornfields, there are pros and cons to every style of practice. Here is one physician’s perspective on the differences between urban, suburban, and rural practice.
Read moreProvider Perspective: Is Rural Practice the Right Fit for Me?
Rural health care is in the national spotlight, so there’s no better time to separate facts from fiction as health professionals start job searches and careers. Too often new health professionals have limited exposure to rural practice, so let’s set the record straight.
Read moreImportant Aspects of Rural Telehealth Program Development
Core considerations for rural telehealth program development include: state telemedicine rules and regulations, language and terminology, state parity laws, staffing and teleconsultation models, funding, broadband access, and benefits to rural communities.
Read moreWhy Many Experienced Physicians Prefer Smaller Communities
Practicing medicine in a smaller community is different on many levels. Challenges and opportunities exist, and embracing a career move to a mid-sized or small community is the perfect way to avoid stagnation and reinvigorate a physician’s career.
Read moreQuieting the Chaos – Finding Contentment in Rural Emergency Medicine
The frenetic pace and chaos of working in an urban trauma center are addicting – at least for a while. Interesting, unusual, and tragic patients test the mettle of even seasoned physicians. For some, the lure is too strong to […]
Read moreRecruiting & Retaining Rural Physicians – Avoiding Job Posting Errors – Medicare Readmission Penalties
Allee Mead with Rural Health Information Hub interviews David Schmitz David Schmitz is the Chief Rural Officer and Program Director of RTTs at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho as well as the co-creator of the Community Apgar Program, which is an […]
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