Community Health Workers: Impacting the Health of Rural Communities
Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been a part of the American medical landscape for over 50 years. Rural healthcare systems have utilized these locally-based professionals as liaisons to underserved populations. With hospital budgets spread thin, CHWs can bridge a critical gap between providers and residents who can fall through the cracks. Improving access Since they […]
Provider Spotlight- Dr. Gregory M.
Provider spotlight shines on Dr. Gregory M. this month. Dr. M. has worked with Wapiti since 2020. We are proud to call him a member of our team. Medical Career A native of Michigan, Dr. M. says he chose a medical career because it was an “honorable profession.” His favorite professional memory was carrying his […]
Wapiti Offers Free UpToDate Access to Its Providers
Thanks to Wapiti’s association with Mag Mutual, our malpractice coverage carrier, we can offer our providers a valuable resource for clinical information and treatment options. Mag Mutual’s partnership with UpToDate, an innovative app with a $500 value, allows our providers to make informed treatment recommendations. What is UpToDate UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical decision resource […]
Maternity Unit Closures in Rural America: How Locum Coverage Addresses the Trend
Maternity unit closures in smaller communities can have significant consequences. Based on the American Hospital Survey Databases, between 2015 and 2019, 89 rural hospitals in the U.S. shuttered their units. As a result, more than 2.2 million women of childbearing age live in counties where obstetrics care is no longer available locally. Utilizing locum providers […]
What Constitutes Malpractice (and What Doesn’t)
The term medical malpractice is enough to strike fear in the heart of any provider. The stakes can be high, including financial liability and even loss of license. Therefore, providers need to understand what does and doesn’t constitute malpractice. It is Malpractice when there is: Breach of duty Providers are legally responsible for delivering a […]
Debunking Common Locum Provider Myths
Locum provider myths persist despite the fact that facilities continue to rely on these temporary physicians to perform their mission of providing quality healthcare. Locums help close the staffing gap by taking on temporary assignments where they are most needed. Despite the utility of these professionals, there are still several misconceptions and stereotypes that exist […]