Locum Tenens Demand Predicted to Grow
Locum tenens demand is expected to remain strong according to a new report from Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). SIA says earnings in the healthcare staffing sector have tripled since 2019 to an estimated $68.7 billion in 2022. COVID-19 played an enormous role in this surge, but now the focus is shifting to broader challenges like […]
Nurse Practitioner Facts and Figures
November 12th-18th is National Nurse Practitioner Week! Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are leading the charge in providing high-quality, cost-effective care and helping to address our country’s mounting access to healthcare issues. With over one billion patient visits yearly, NPs go the extra mile to deliver primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care in various settings. The NP […]
Integrating AI into Healthcare and Addressing Physician Burnout
The October Wapiti Visionary Committee meeting shed light on the challenges of physician burnout and integrating AI into healthcare. Confronting these issues and innovating to ensure the highest quality patient care are significant focus areas for the healthcare industry. The varied backgrounds of committee members, ranging from physicians and other frontline healthcare professionals to administration […]
Provider Self-Care Strategies
Provider self-care is integral to avoiding burnout. Healthcare professionals work tirelessly to improve the well-being of their patients, yet they often neglect self-care. Wapiti looks at the importance of providers prioritizing their own health and offers practical tips for making it part of everyday life. Self-care is a priority Provider self-care is not a luxury […]
Physician Assistants Week: Seven Ways PAs Make a Difference
National Physician Assistants (PAs) Week is Oct. 6th-12th. Wapiti salutes all the PAs whose passion for healthcare impacts lives daily. How do PAs contribute to improving patient care and addressing healthcare shortages? Here are seven ways PAs are making a difference! PAs are trained to provide a wide range of primary care services, including diagnosing […]
Wapiti Earns High Scores for Hospital Culture Fit
Hospital culture can have an impact on the patient experience. We all know that locum providers are essential in helping rural healthcare facilities provide seamless care. However, the key to a successful locum experience is finding a provider who is a great cultural fit. Cultural alignment can improve patient experiences, boost staff morale, and enhance […]