Articles by Barton Team

Articles by Barton Team

Backdoor Roth IRA and Mid-Year Tax Moves for 1099 Clinicians

Most 1099 clinicians file their return, breathe a sigh of relief, and don’t think about taxes again until next April. That’s the trap. The strategies […]

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What States Allow Nurse Practitioners to Practice Independently? (2026 Guide)

NPs and PAs work hard to provide high-quality care to patients every single day at hospitals, private practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities across the […]

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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

How Much Physician Associates Make, the Highest-Paid Specialties, and What Actually Drives Income If you’re a physician associate, or considering becoming one, salary and earning […]

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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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