Articles by Barton Team

Articles by Barton Team

How One CRNA Turned Locums Into a Life of Freedom at Sea

CRNA Bart spent years building the stable medical career he was told to want. Eventually, he realized stability was getting in the way of freedom. […]

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Barton Associates Acquires LocumsCollective, Expanding Workforce Solutions Platform in Locum Tenens

Peabody, Mass. and Salt Lake City, Utah, May 6, 2026 — Barton Associates, Inc., a leading locum tenens staffing and workforce solutions organization, today announced […]

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Physician Burnout in 2026: What Mental Health Month Reveals About a System Under Strain

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month turns a spotlight on clinician well-being. In 2026, that light lands on a workforce showing positive, if uneven, improvement […]

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PA Salary 2026: A Guide to the Highest-Paid Specialties

Physician assistants (PAs) are an integral part of the healthcare system, providing many of the same services as physicians.

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The History of CRNAs: How Nurse Anesthetists Reshaped Modern Medicine

For most of human history, surgery brought out tremendous pain.  Before anesthesia, patients were often restrained while surgeons worked as quickly as possible. The speed […]

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Primary Care Shortage: One in Three Americans Lives in a Healthcare Desert

In more than 80 percent of U.S. counties, access to essential healthcare services is limited. According to research from GoodRx, more than 120 million Americans, […]

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Tax Deductions for Healthcare Professionals: The Complete 1099 Guide

Long-Term Wealth Management for Doctors and Clinicians 1099 healthcare professionals often pay more in taxes than W-2 employees. The difference is simple: independent clinicians cover […]

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Health Literacy in Locum Tenens: How Clear Communication Builds Patient Trust

Health literacy in healthcare is often framed as a patient problem. Infectious disease physician Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sees it differently. In her view, the responsibility […]

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How Locums Helped Dr. Deborah Reclaim Medicine on Her Own Terms

Dr. Deborah didn’t set out for locum tenens to shape her career. At first, it was a practical way to gain experience and earn extra […]

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The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC): What You Need to Know in 2025

As of August 2025, 36 states are IMLC members that serve as State of Principal License (SPL) for physicians.

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Barton Associates’ Dan Bassani Named to SIA’s 2025 “40 Under 40” List

Since joining Barton in 2012, Bassani has been instrumental in driving company growth and modernizing sales operations.

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TSA Clothing Rules and Regulations: Locum Tenens Travel Tips

Locum tenens travel work can send you all across the country to interesting new places. This means you may find yourself on an airplane, which […]

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