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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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Different Reasons Doctors Choose Locum Tenens

I didn’t start locums for the same reason I work locums jobs today. And honestly, that’s the whole point. When I first made the leap […]

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How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track

How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track At 8:15 a.m. on a Monday in rural West Texas, the infusion center is already full. […]

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jobs: Is Locum Tenens the Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed?

You, a MFM physician, and a world that needs you more than ever If you’re a full-time Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician, you don’t need another […]

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2026 Healthcare Staffing Forecast: Coverage Strategy for Physician Supply, Locums, and the Nurse and APP Mix

Summary A 2026 healthcare staffing forecast on physician supply constraints, locum tenens demand, and the nurse and APP mix, plus practical actions to protect access, […]

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jobs in 2025: Is Locum Tenens Perinatology Right for You?

Locum tenens maternal-fetal medicine jobs offer flexible, rewarding opportunities for specialists to address care disparities, gain diverse clinical experience, and maintain work-life balance.

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Hematology/Oncology Job Opportunities in 2025: Market Trends and FAQs

Locum tenens hematology/oncology physicians, NPs, and PAs can play a critical role in helping to curb the shortage of these critical providers, especially in rural […]

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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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OB/GYN Employment Opportunities in 2025: Market Trends and Essential FAQs

Obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) are crucial for women's health during pregnancy and beyond, and these significant care gaps are driving new OB/GYN employment opportunities for locum tenens […]

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Top 6 States for Family Medicine Jobs in 2025

We’ve analyzed our internal job listing data and identified the top six states for family medicine jobs in 2025.

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