Communication is the foundation on which any good relationship stands, and this is especially true for the provider-patient relationship. Communicating with patients is generally easy when they’re at a hospital or clinic, but what happens when they are unable to physically see a doctor or have questions they need answered […]
Recent Posts
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The 3 Best Apps for Patient Communication
Zach Ahlgrim | 8 April, 2016
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Get the Facts: Busting Locum Tenens Myths [INFOGRAPHIC]
In this infographic, we separate fact from fiction and highlight what you can expect from a locum tenens lifestyle. Take a look! Do you have other questions or concerns about locum tenens work? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @bartonlocums!
Barton Team | 7 April, 2016
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Everybody Is a Patient: 5 Ways to Honor Your Favorite Physician on National Doctors’ Day
When you roll out of bed and get ready for work, you could be heading to a job as a doctor or nurse, an office manager or salesperson, a writer or a banker. You might get there by car or train or bus, or you could simply walk across your […]
Jess Huckins | 28 March, 2016
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Surviving Private Practice: Make Time for Vacation
Many recent estimates approximate the number of doctors remaining in private practice to be around 30 percent. This is a drastic decrease from past years. This decline has many contributing factors, but the simplest reason is that doctors are burning out. It is hard enough to practice medicine and keep […]
Dr. Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP | 23 March, 2016
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4 Emerging Healthcare Roles Every Facility Leader Should Know About
The healthcare industry is changing. The Affordable Care Act is beginning to take hold and create new jobs, and these roles offer exciting opportunities for medical students seeking relevant experience, current professionals contemplating a lateral move, and even those hoping to break into the healthcare space from different sectors. If […]
Chris Markle | 2 March, 2016
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How Networking Can Improve Your Career in Healthcare
It’s easy to get caught up in your daily routine, but networking can bring you outside of it and give you a larger perspective on the healthcare industry. Whether you’re happy in your existing job or searching for new opportunities, networking can help you better understand your industry, come up […]
Emma Siemasko | 18 February, 2016
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Top 4 Best Apps for Clinical Information
The healthcare field is constantly changing as new research and clinical trials are conducted, which makes keeping up on the latest developments important for providers who wish to provide top quality care. Luckily for providers, gone are the days where the only ways to access such content was through print […]
Zach Ahlgrim | 12 February, 2016
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10 Ways to Stand Out On Your Locums Assignment
I have been working locum tenens assignments for over five years, and I’m enjoying it even more now than I did in the beginning. This is probably because experience has taught me how to handle the variety of challenges and unknowns that are a part of the job. Excelling in […]
Dr. Val | 18 November, 2015
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My NP Story: A Gift of Sunshine
We had nurse practitioners (NPs) across the country submit a story from their professional experience that celebrates their career. Here is one of the winning stories: Anyone who has worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Assisted Living Facility (ALF), or even Independent Living Facility (ILF) knows the difficulties of […]
Lyn Baskett Fort, ARNP | 12 November, 2015
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My NP Story: A New Cancer Diagnosis
We had NPs across the country submit a story from their professional experience that celebrates their career. Here is one of the winning stories: At the beginning of my career as a women’s health nurse practitioner, I worked in a busy clinic. Often, my patient population was young and healthy, […]
Cathy Friedlander | 10 November, 2015
