Author: All Star Healthcare

From increased caseloads to appointment calendars booked months in advance to staffing voids, healthcare organizations continue to face the impact of the current physician shortage. According to the Health Resources & Services Administration, there are nearly 8,300 officially designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs). Additionally, the agency identifies more than 3,400 medically underserved areas (MUAs). […]

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Five common benefits associated with a career in locum tenens are: More control over your work schedule. Supplemental income. Travel to various cities and states. A variety of clinical settings. Testing out different environments before deciding where to pursue long-term employment. The key to receiving the most of each advantage is to embrace a degree […]

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The change of seasons can elicit an emotional response to environmental happenings. Spring is seen as a rebirth with plants sprouting new life amid warming temperatures. Summer means hot days, outdoor get-togethers, and vacations. Fall welcomes cooler days and colorful foliage. And winter is highlighted with holidays and snowscapes. At least these are traditional descriptions […]

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The physician and advanced practitioner recruitment process travels a lengthy journey. It starts with identifying the need for a new provider and the skills necessary to fill the position; then progresses through candidate selection, interviews, and contract negotiations; and finishes with onboarding. Each step requires an investment of a facility’s financial and manpower resources all […]

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This week, November 12–18, is designated National Nurse Practitioner Week. All of us at All Star Healthcare Solutions extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated nurse practitioners (NPs) across the country. Your presence at hospitals, clinics, group practices, and other healthcare organizations means greater access to high-quality care. Here, a couple of our recruiters comment […]

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