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 Healthcare Executives.
Recent Posts
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Improving Hospital Staffing with Locum Tenens
Mike Connors | 16 May, 2024
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Perks of Ditching Remote Work to Return to the Office
Many companies across the U.S. have begun the transition back into the office, including at Barton Associates, where our employees are expected to work in the office every day of the week.
Barton Team | 15 May, 2024
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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!
Mike Connors | 9 May, 2024
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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.
Mike Connors | 2 May, 2024
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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? Here are four reasons why you should consider working with us in Hardwick.
Mike Connors | 1 May, 2024
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Trends in Emergency Healthcare: Go Locum, Go Rural
A study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine says 92% of the 48,835 clinically active emergency physicians in the United States practice in more urban areas, with just 8% practicing in rural communities.
Barton Team | 25 April, 2024
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NP Scope of Practice vs. Independent Practice: What’s the Difference?
Discussions involving nurse practitioners (NPs) and their role in healthcare often include terms such as “scope of practice,” “independent practice,” and “prescriptive authority.” It’s clear these concepts encompass what an NP can and cannot do, but what’s the difference between each of them?
Barton Team | 18 April, 2024
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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 aid them in their journey toward becoming successful contributors to the business.
Mike Connors | 17 April, 2024
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Barton Associates Promotes Vanessa Moriarty to Senior Director of Staffing & Sales
In her new role, Moriarty will leverage her vast knowledge of the locum tenens industry to lead teams of experienced staffing consultants and account executives at two of Barton’s northeast United States offices.
Mike Connors | 16 April, 2024
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Report: Healthcare Facilities Across the U.S. Struggle to Fill PA Positions
Experienced and skilled physician assistants (PAs) are in demand across the country—and according to some PAs, healthcare facilities across the United States are struggling to keep up with hiring.
Mike Connors | 4 April, 2024
