The Barton Blog

The Barton Blog

How One CRNA Turned Locums Into a Life of Freedom at Sea

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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The Fears That Almost Kept Me From Practicing Locum Tenens 

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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Barton Associates Acquires LocumsCollective, Expanding Workforce Solutions Platform in Locum Tenens

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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Physician Burnout in 2026: What Mental Health Month Reveals About a System Under Strain

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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How to Choose a Locum Tenens Agency

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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Starting a New Locum Tenens Assignment? The Skill Nobody Talks About

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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The Credential Checklist For Locum Tenens

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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Locum Tenens and Why I Chose It Over a Traditional Medical Career

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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PA Salary 2026: A Guide to the Highest-Paid Specialties

Physician assistants (PAs) are an integral part of the healthcare system, providing many of the same services as physicians.

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The History of CRNAs: How Nurse Anesthetists Reshaped Modern Medicine

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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Primary Care Shortage: One in Three Americans Lives in a Healthcare Desert

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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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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