“In the Interim” is a monthly roundup of medical news of interest to the locum tenens community. Check out the articles we found most interesting in our September edition. Locum Tenens Physician News: September 2021 1. As Doctor Burnout Climbs, […]
Dr. Ken’s Corner: Global Summit Addresses Physician Burnout
The numbers are staggering. According to a recent survey by The Physicians Foundation, 6 in 10 physicians said they’re experiencing feelings of burnout. One in three said they felt hopeless or without a purpose. Despite their mental health issues, only […]
In the Interim: Physician Wellbeing, COVID-19 Policies in a Post-pandemic World, Hospital Job Gains & More
As we scan our inboxes or scroll through our phones for news, the nearly identical headlines tend to blur together. Let’s put a stop to that! In the Interim is a snapshot of the latest and most relevant news in the locum tenens industry. No repeats, less scrolling, more knowledge. Check out the articles we found most interesting for this month’s roundup. […]
Dr. Ken’s Corner: Locum Tenens Physicians Urged To Address Polypharmacy
Polypharmacy is defined as the use of five or more medications per day by an individual patient. Studies have shown that nearly one-half of older adults take at least this many prescription drugs, and as many as one in five […]
National Locum Tenens Week 2021: Honoring Providers for Delivering Vital Healthcare in Year Two of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO®) reserves the second week in August to shine a spotlight on locum tenens physicians and honor them for their valuable contributions to the medical field. This year, we celebrate National Locum Tenens […]
Calling all Psychiatrists to San Diego: Multiple Locum Tenens Opportunities Available
Get your beach chairs ready! Interim Physicians has multiple, long-term psychiatry opportunities available in sunny San Diego, California. With this exclusive locum tenens assignment, you can have it all—even in your downtime. In addition to its 70 miles of Pacific Ocean […]
Dr. Ken’s Corner: Are Practice Acquisitions A Threat To Physician Autonomy?
Physicians are wary of the term “corporate practice of medicine.” It implies a practice environment in which corporations directly influence and control the doctor-patient relationship. In other words, when corporations “practice medicine,” physicians risk losing one of their profession’s most […]
