CRNA Bart spent years building the stable medical career he was told to want. Eventually, he realized stability was getting in the way of freedom. […]
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Before I started practicing locum tenens as an Emergency Medicine Physician, I had a running list of reasons not to do it. They felt rational […]
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Peabody, Mass. and Salt Lake City, Utah, May 6, 2026 — Barton Associates, Inc., a leading locum tenens staffing and workforce solutions organization, today announced […]
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Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month turns a spotlight on clinician well-being. In 2026, that light lands on a workforce showing positive, if uneven, improvement […]
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Choosing a locum tenens agency comes down to three factors: financial stability, malpractice coverage reliability, and operational support. Physicians should prioritize agencies with a proven […]
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On one of my locum assignments as an emergency medicine physician, a kid came in with an epidural hematoma with midline shift. For a moment, […]
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What credentials do locum physicians need? Locum physicians typically need a valid state medical license, DEA registration, board certification, malpractice coverage, immunization records, and a […]
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When I left my full-time job as a pediatric emergency physician, most people assumed I was leaving medicine. My colleagues were confused. A few were […]
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Physician assistants (PAs) are an integral part of the healthcare system, providing many of the same services as physicians.
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For most of human history, surgery brought out tremendous pain. Before anesthesia, patients were often restrained while surgeons worked as quickly as possible. The speed […]
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In more than 80 percent of U.S. counties, access to essential healthcare services is limited. According to research from GoodRx, more than 120 million Americans, […]
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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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