Barton Blog / Healthcare News and Trends
In the age of the physician shortage, PAs and NPs are stepping up to fill voids in various specialties and nontraditional settings. Ever-expanding PA scope of practice allows the opportunity to pursue these important and rewarding career paths — but studies show it’s at a cost to primary care....
Before working in telemedicine, I had many questions. Having worked mainly in an outpatient setting, I wanted to know how telemedicine worked. Drawing from my experiences, here are four considerations to think about when applying for a telemedicine position....
As with any new job, however, taking time to pick the right employer can make or break your experience. With that in mind, be sure to investigate the following attributes as you research the locum tenens companies on your shortlist....
As a physician who started practicing telemedicine a few years ago, I was excited but had questions and wasn’t sure where to turn. Other than reading a few online articles about telemedicine, I found it difficult to find personal information from a clinician’s perspective....
The outlook for dental private practice is bleak, with some sources claiming the rate of practice ownership is plateauing or even actively declining. That’s where Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) come in....
When searching for your next locum tenens assignment, the level of support you receive can be a key determining factor in finding a position you’ll love. The first step is finding a locum tenens recruiter — a great one....
As in the medical and mental health fields, a growing number of dental professionals have turned to locum tenens, capitalizing on several distinct advantages. If you’re still charting your early career, consider the following advantages of locum tenens for dentists before shackling yourself to a sin...
Since locum tenens providers are considered independent contractors that work temporary positions, your income can sometimes be uncertain. But there's plenty of room for careful planning....
Last month, locum tenens tax expert Andrew D. Schwartz, CPA, partnered with the Barton Associates team to develop the “2018–2019 Tax Guide for Locum Tenens Providers” — and helped hundreds of locum tenens providers during our webinar prepare to get the most out of their tax returns in the process!...
For physicians and PAs, obtaining an FCVS profile can help make interstate travel and obtaining new licenses a breeze....