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MD Staff Pointe Honors the Role of Locum Tenens Providers in Strengthening US Healthcare During National Locum Tenens Week 2025
MD Staff Pointe proudly joins the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations® (NALTO®) in recognizing National Locum Tenens Week, taking place August 11 through 15, 2025. This annual observance celebrates the physicians and advanced practice providers whose...
MD Staff Pointe Honors the Role of Locum Tenens Providers in Strengthening US Healthcare During National Locum Tenens Week 2025
MD Staff Pointe proudly joins the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations® (NALTO®) in recognizing National Locum Tenens Week, taking place August 11 through 15, 2025. This annual observance celebrates the physicians and advanced practice providers whose...
Physician Compensation Shifts: A New Era for Recruiting and Retention
Hospitals must take the lead in transforming physician compensation by shifting from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care that prioritizes patient outcomes over service volume. This transition will require collaboration with physicians, transparent...
The Largest Hospital Mergers of 2025 and What They Mean for Healthcare
In 2025, hospital mergers and acquisitions are reaching record highs, driven by rising operational costs, regulatory changes, and the need to expand access to care, especially in rural areas. Major deals, totaling over $50 billion, are reshaping healthcare by...
Debunking 7 Myths about Locums
Locum tenens offers a flexible and rewarding career path for physicians at any stage of their journey, yet several myths surround this practice. Let's debunk the top misconceptions. Myth #1: Locum Tenens is Only for Retiring Physicians While locum tenens is a popular...
The Hospitalist Boom
Hospitalists have taken over inpatient care from primary care physicians, allowing for dedicated, round-the-clock hospital coverage that improves patient outcomes and hospital efficiency while addressing the physician shortage. Studies show hospitalists reduce...
NALTO Fall Fly-In: The Past, Present, and Future of Locum Tenens
“‘Learning how others are tackling the obstacles our industry faces and embracing the new opportunities helps us serve the locum tenens industry better,’ says Olivia Reed, NALTO’s Conference Committee Chair. ‘This year, I’m especially excited about the Past, Present,...