National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week: Closing the Distance in Rural Cardiac Care

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February is a month filled with love, making it the perfect time to bring attention to heart health. With American Heart Month, Valentine’s Day, and National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week all falling in this vibrant month, we’re reminded of the importance of caring for both our hearts and the hearts of others. For rural healthcare providers, […]

National CRNA Week: Ensuring Safe and Effective Anesthesia Care in Rural Communities

In rural communities, access to specialized medical care can be a challenge. From staffing shortages to limited resources, these hospitals often face unique obstacles in providing high-quality care to their patients. One area where these challenges are particularly apparent is in anesthesia services. However, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a crucial role in overcoming […]

Making a Career Switch

Making a Career Switch You’ve worked as a healthcare provider for most of your career. But now? Now, something is calling you. Maybe you’ve seen colleagues thrive in locum tenens roles, enjoying the flexibility of working at various hospitals and communities while earning extra income. Or perhaps changes in your personal life have inspired you […]

How Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Improve Emergency Room Efficiency

Emergency rooms (ERs) are vital to healthcare, often serving as the first point of contact for patients in need of urgent care. However, these high-pressure environments face significant challenges, including overcrowding, long wait times, and strained resources. One effective solution that healthcare facilities, particularly in rural settings, have adopted to address these issues is the […]

How Locum Tenens Staffing Can Alleviate Burnout in Rural Healthcare Providers

Burnout among healthcare providers is a growing concern, especially in rural settings where the demand for services often outpaces the availability of medical professionals. Rural healthcare providers face unique challenges, such as higher patient loads, fewer resources, and isolation from larger medical networks. This can lead to chronic stress, exhaustion, and eventually burnout, compromising the […]

Ensuring Continuity of Care: The Importance of Hospitalist Coverage in Rural Facilities

Continuity of care is a critical component of high-quality healthcare, and in rural facilities, it can often be a challenge to maintain. Hospitalist coverage plays a vital role in bridging the gaps that might otherwise compromise patient outcomes in these settings. With experienced Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on staff, rural hospitals can ensure […]