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Friday, December 4th, 2015 in Medical Field: Hospitalist.
20 years ago, the term hospitalist didn’t even exist. Although a few hundred physicians specialized in hospital care, it wasn’t until 1996 that the New England Journal of Medicine first identified these doctors specifically as hospitalists. In the last decade, the practice has grown to include thousands of physicians dedicated to the care of seriously Read more…
Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 in Medical Industry News.
In April of 2015, after two years of cooperation between Congress, the ACC and other interest holders, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) was enacted into law. The legislation, which touches many aspects of health care, repealed and replaced the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) statute and instituted a mechanism to incent clinicians to Read more…
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 in Medical Field - Genetics.
Genetic counselors play a vital role in providing comprehensive cardiac care; employing specialized experience in the disciplines of medical genetics and counseling. The National Society of Genetic Counselors reports approximately 2,700 genetic counselors working in the United States, most working in cancer and reproductive genetic counseling; however an increasing number of these professional are choosing Read more…
Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 in Medical Field: Trauma/Emergency.
Every human being is programmed to instantly react to terrifying or dangerous situations. Our bodies automatically respond to either protect or defend ourselves – blood pressure rises, adrenalin surges. Commonly known as “Fight-or-Flight”, this is a natural response to fear. Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome is a condition in which this normal reaction has been damaged or Read more…
Friday, November 6th, 2015 in About Integrity Locums.
If you’ve made the decision to look into a career as a locum tenens physician or medical professional, Integrity Locums is your best course of action. Here’s why we are the company of choice for physicians, nurses, hospitalists and practitioners across the country. You Matter to Us – At Integrity Locums, you are more than Read more…
Friday, October 23rd, 2015 in About Integrity Locums.
Things have changed a little around here. And we couldn’t be more excited! Change is inevitable, and change requires response. With the healthcare world changing on a daily basis, we recognized the need for strategic and dedicated locum tenens services – for both our doctors and providers. At the new Integrity Locums, locum tenens placement Read more…
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