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Thursday, January 20th, 2022 in General.
Privileging for locums is a process that goes hand-in-hand with credentialing. Although the two are interrelated and are both necessary parts of providing services to patients, there are some key differences. For example, physicians can be credentialed without having privileges but cannot obtain privileges without being credentialed. Credentialing is a process of verification that organizations Read more…
Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 in General.
Telehealth is a rapidly growing trend in health care, connecting patients to essential services through videoconferencing on smartphones and laptops. These services facilitate virtual consultations and wireless communication, allowing people access to health services around the clock, no matter where they are. Today, 76% of hospitals across the United States use telehealth to link patients Read more…
Thursday, January 6th, 2022 in General.
Access to adequate healthcare services in rural areas is a significant concern. Case in point, of 7,200 federally designated health professional shortage areas, 60% are in rural regions. In addition, just 11% of physicians practice in these areas, despite these communities housing 20% of the U.S. population. The doctors who work in these provincial areas Read more…
Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 in General.
To busy locums doctors and APPs, cleaning may not feel like a top priority. Plus, if it’s been a while, the idea of cleaning may feel like an increasingly daunting task that’s nothing short of overwhelming. Because we understand how challenging it is for busy doctors to clean on top of all their other Read more…
Thursday, December 16th, 2021 in General.
Hospital readmissions cost Medicare $26 billion annually, of which $17 billion is attributed to potentially avoidable readmissions. There’s no doubt that hospital readmissions are costly and can negatively impact patients’ quality of care. Moreover, hospitals may face steep penalties for high readmission rates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These penalties can represent up to a 3% payment Read more…
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 in General.
One of the most important parts of the locum tenens placement process is your interview with a representative from your potential placement site. However, even if you have interviewed for multiple jobs, locums interviews can be daunting. To help ease your nerves, we’ve asked two of our expert consultants for their best tips on how Read more…
Thursday, November 11th, 2021 in General.
Locum doctors and advanced practice providers are always on the go. Between balancing a busy patient workload and maintaining a life outside work, it can be challenging to find the time to relax and enjoy personal time. However, locums are in a fantastic position to take advantage of travel reward programs. The lucrative benefits of Read more…
Thursday, November 4th, 2021 in General.
Marketing trends continually evolve, and for your organization to remain competitive, you must market your health facility appropriately. Although traditional marketing leans heavily on advertising, more contemporary approaches leverage social media. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok allow you to market and share information without cost while building valuable relationships with clients. Marketing your Read more…
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 in General.
Working in medicine isn’t always an easy feat. Although fulfilling, it’s a physically and mentally demanding career that can dominate your time and cause incredible stress and overwhelm. As a locum tenens doctor or APP, you often face multiple demands and always feel busy. Doctors must also deal with paperwork and administration despite a patient Read more…
Thursday, October 14th, 2021 in About Integrity Locums, General.
Although travel is exciting, making bookings, arrangements, and the journey itself can be stressful and arduous for locums. At Integrity Locums, the comfort of our providers is important to us. So, we alleviate the stress of travel by taking care of all the arrangements for our doctors and Advanced Practice Providers, from departure to arrival, Read more…