On January 30th in a landmark announcement, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Berkshire Hathaway announced their joint strategy to provide healthcare benefits to their employees. From the press conference Warren Buffett stated: The initial focus of the new company will be
NP’s receive increased authority
2017 was a historic year for Nurse Practitioners with over 20 states voting to allow full practice authority to NPs. Removing mandatory oversight from physicians which had hindered NPs being more independent. Physician supervision has shown to be an expensive
10 Ways to Help Prevent Burnout Part-2
Let’s continue with our top-ten list to help prevent physician burnout in part- two. 6) Remember Why You wouldn’t make such a herculean effort to become a physician if you didn’t know deep down why. Dr. Drummond wrote your connection to
10 Ways to Help Prevent Burnout Part-1
Every physician will be at risk of burn out at one point in their career. With the current state of the healthcare industry keeping providers healthy and happy needs to take higher priority. But what steps can you take mitigate
2 Technologies for Physicians that Will Capture Your Imagination
In a recent episode of The Good Doctor, augmented reality plays a key role in saving a patient’s life, and giving viewers a glimpse of new technologies available today that are changing healthcare as we know it. During the episode ‘Intangibles’, aired on Nov
Writing a Competitive CV
Translated literally as “the course of my life,” a Curriculum Vitae is meant to cover the full scope of your educational and professional experiences, certifications, and accomplishments in one well-organized and easy-to-follow document. Both the information you provide and the manner
America’s Psychiatric Care Shortage—Infographic
Despite a greater awareness for mental health issues and increased funding for psychiatric care, the United States is currently in the midst of a psychiatrist shortage. These statistics from the National Council for Behavioral Health highlight the growing need for
Why You Should Work Locum Tenens Post-Residency
If you’re approaching the end of your residency, then you’re probably in the process of searching for jobs and deciding where/in what type of setting you want to work. Despite your new-found freedom, this can be a stressful time as
An Honest Guide to Locum Tenens Rates
Whether you’re picking up a few weekend and holiday shifts near home or working full-time as a traveling physician, locum tenens can be a lucrative career choice. However, hourly rates can also vary widely depending on a number of factors.
5 Surprising Facts About Locum Tenens
Locum tenens is an increasingly popular choice for physicians, and it has become an indispensable part of the American healthcare system. However, there are still some misconceptions about locum tenens work floating around, so we wanted to highlight some of the facts