Articles by Mike Connors

Articles by Mike Connors

Barton Associates Breaks Into the Top 100 Largest U.S. Staffing Firms

Barton Associates rises 21 spots on SIA list to No. 96, showcasing rapid growth.

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Eliminating Dental Deserts and Expanding Dental Services with Locum Tenens Dentists

Dentists are not distributed equally across the country. In fact, according to the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), around 58 million Americans live […]

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Healthcare Staffing in 2024: Why Become a Locum Tenens Provider?

The locum tenens industry itself actually grew by a tremendous 17% in 2023—meaning more facilities across the country are using locum tenens providers to solve […]

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Intelligent Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

You’re the one interviewing for a new position, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have questions of your own for your potential employer!

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4 Career Development Podcasts for New College Graduates

Reading about self-development can be a great way to enhance your interpersonal skills and chances for a successful job search, but we get it—sometimes, it’s […]

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Survey Finds Nearly Half of PAs Find the Term ‘Mid-Level Provider’ Offensive

In recent years, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has encouraged the discontinuation of using “mid-level provider” to describe physician assistants/associates (PAs), arguing that […]

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Barton Associates Announces Sixth Annual “Locum Heroes” Contest

Nominations will be accepted from June 3 through June 28, 2024, and can be submitted on Barton Associates' “Locum Heroes” nomination page.

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Improving Hospital Staffing with Locum Tenens

Workforce challenges (such as personnel shortages) were identified as a top concern for hospital CEOs, according to a survey conducted by the American College of […]

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Survey: 9 in 10 PAs Believe the PA Licensure Compact is Taking Too Long to Implement

Learn more about what the PAs in our network think about the PA Licensure Compact!

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4 Tips for Caring for Your Mental Health as a Healthcare Provider

There’s a mental health crisis among health workers in the United States and the problem is showing no signs of slowing down.

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4 Reasons to Work in Hardwick, MA

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Want to live and work in a more rural area of the country full of nature? […]

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4 Key Skills Employers Seek in Job Candidates

When employers screen candidates for open positions on their teams, they typically seek to assess whether the applicant has a few cornerstone skills that will […]

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