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May 24, 2023
May Is Critical Care Awareness Month
May is the month to bring awareness and celebrate the inspiring commitment of your critical care colleagues and their valuable work! Critical care providers, also known as intensivists, care for those with serious medical conditions, typically in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU).

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May 17, 2023
Six Reasons To Consider Working Gastroenterology Locums
By 2025, gastroenterology is projected to be down 1,630 physicians. Many gastroenterologists are leaving the field due to early retirement, burnout, or seeking increased work/life balance. In a recent survey conducted by Medscape, 64% of gastroenterologists reported bureaucratic tasks were the...

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May 11, 2023
Mental Health Month 2023
May is Mental Health Month. It serves as a reminder to take time to check in with ourselves and our loved ones. Simply starting conversations about mental health can help build a healthier future.

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May 04, 2023
Four Reasons to Consider Locum Tenens Work After Residency or Fellowship
Before you near the end of residency or fellowship, it is important to take a step back and decide what you want in your medical career! Life after residency or fellowship can be overwhelming. First, simply start by asking yourself these questions:

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April 13, 2023
How can healthcare leaders prevent staff burnout (as well as their own)?
80% of healthcare leaders surveyed that their stress and burnout levels increased in 2022. For those who responded, the overwhelming majority said it was due to staffing issues. Patient volumes, financial budgeting, strategic planning, and workflow expectations have mostly returned to pre-COVID-19...

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March 22, 2023
Stress Less with Tax Tips for Locum Tenens
As a locum tenens physician or advanced practitioner through Medicus, you are an independent contractor. This means you have the flexibility to manage and create your schedule while collecting higher compensation rates than employed staff.

Healthcare Market Report | Q2 2023
Labor is one of the larger expenses but also the most manageable. Overstaffing in the wrong areas can result in wasted resources and negative margins. Download your copy of the Healthcare Market Report for emerging trends and projections.

Healthcare Market Report | Q1 2023
Healthcare staffing remains the most significant challenge, ahead of expenses, revenue, and technology. Learn more in the Q1 Medicus Market Report.

Vital News | December 2022
What is locum tenens? Check out the Medicus Vital News for your guide to locum tenens work.

C-Suite Monitor | December 2022
Incorporating a flexible workforce into your healthcare facility’s staffing strategy can help regain unclaimed revenue. Learn more in our C-Suite Monitor.

Healthcare Market Report | Q4 2022
Locum tenens has the brightest outlook for expected growth in 2022 and 2023. For the latest locum tenens news and trends, check out the Q4 Medicus Healthcare Market Report.

Healthcare Market Report | Q3 2022
The demand for healthcare talent continues to set records. For the latest locum tenens news and trends, check out the Medicus Healthcare Market Report.

Vital News | June 2022
Check out the Medicus Vital News for exclusive interview tips, five ways to ensure a smooth credentialing process, and reveal your next locum destination.

C-Suite Monitor | June 2022
Exclusive insight on successfully integrating locum tenens providers, the costs of physician vacancy, and strategies on how to retain staff.

Healthcare Market Report | Q2 2022
Demand for locum providers is at an all-time high. Locums provide much-needed relief to full-time physicians and can help maintain hospital revenue.

Healthcare Market Report | Q1 2022
By 2033, 40% of the physician workforce will be 65+. The gap between openings and hires continues to widen due to increased demand, limited supply, and lack of efficient resource allocation.