Career Economics

Career Economics

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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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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Top Surgical Specialties by Pay

As supply and demand imbalances intensify, locum tenens work emerges as a crucial solution, offering surgeons unprecedented opportunities to capitalize on market needs.

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How to Pay off Student Loans Fast: 4 Tips and FAQs

About one in six of every American adult (nearly 43 million people) have federal student loan debt, and total student loan debt across the United […]

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Seven Things I Learned At My Barton Associates Internship

After eight months with Barton Associates and my recent graduation from Central Connecticut State University, my time as a Content Writing Intern is coming to […]

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2025 Tax Preparation for Locum Tenens Providers

If this is your first time dealing with taxes as a locum tenens provider, or if you’re a veteran who needs a refresher, we have […]

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Registration Opens for Barton Associates’ 7th Annual Locum Tenens Tax Webinar

Barton Associates is opening registrations for its seventh annual tax webinar for locum tenens providers, which is scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. […]

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The Benefits of Working in Urgent Care

Working in an urgent care clinic after graduation enables you to get an amazing clinical education that prepares you for a wide variety of scenarios […]

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Physician Assistant Salary Trends Throughout the Years

US News ranked physician assistants as the #2 Best Healthcare Job in their 2024 rankings, and as #5 in their 100 Best Jobs. This ranking […]

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Paying Down Student Debt as a Locum Tenens Provider

It’s important to consider how you want to pay off your student debt. Read on to learn about budgeting, options during residency, and plans to […]

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Medical Moonlighting: Make More Money by Going Locum Tenens

Healthcare professionals looking to make more money outside their permanent position can do so as a locum tenens provider.

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Locum Tenens Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know About

Check out locum tenens tax deductions you didn't know about! This blog covers rent, travel, your home office and health insurance.

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