How to Evaluate a Locum Tenens Partner for High-Acuity Coverage
When a high-acuity staffing need arises, the pressure to move quickly is understandable. A vacant call schedule, unexpected leave, growing…
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The Hidden Cost of Poor Credentialing in Locum Tenens (And How It Impacts OR Throughput)
By Dane Williams, Manager of Provider Credentialing at Altamar Physician When a hospital brings in a locum tenens physician, every day…
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What High-Quality Locum Tenens Coverage Looks Like in Surgical Specialties
By Scott Smith, Associate Manager of Client Solutions at Altamar Physician Healthcare organizations often evaluate locum tenens partners based on…
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How Teleradiology Staffing Impacts Turnaround Time, Patient Throughput, and Radiology Department Performance
By Larry Dry (Vice President of Growth Strategy) and Rhonda Clark (Director of Client Services, Diagnostics & Imaging) When healthcare…
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Addressing the Physician Shortage: How Locum Tenens Physician Staffing Can Help
The physician shortage is no longer a future concern. It is a present-day operational challenge affecting hospitals, surgical centers, and…
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Locum Tenens Myths Debunked: What Physicians and Hospitals Need to Know
Locum tenens is often talked about, but not always well understood. Misconceptions can hold physicians back from exploring flexible, high-earning…
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