Locum Providers Give Wapiti High Scores for Response Time
Locum providers depend on quick response time from their medical staffing company. That’s why Wapiti is so proud of the high marks we received for 24-hour response time in our recent staffing survey. Responsiveness is central to any successful relationship. That is especially true when it comes to healthcare. Whether it’s a physician addressing a […]
6 NFL Players Who Became Doctors
In honor of Sunday’s game, Wapiti recognizes NFL players who became doctors. When it comes to post-football careers for players, we usually think of them retiring to the broadcast booth or returning to the sidelines to coach. However, as there are a limited number of opportunities in broadcasting and coaching, the vast majority will pursue […]
National Women Physicians Day
On Feb. 3rd, we celebrate National Women Physicians Day-the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell. Blackwell was born in 1821 and became the first woman to practice medicine in the United States. Several medical schools rejected Blackwell before being accepted by Geneva Medical College in New York. After graduating first in her class in 1849, Blackwell continued […]
Helpful Hacks for Navigating Credentialing Paperwork
It’s no secret that providers hate paperwork. But, in the case of credentialing, there’s no avoiding it. Credentialing protects the patient by verifying that a provider has the appropriate education and experience. If you are prepared you can expedite the process. Wapiti Medical Staffing credentialing specialist, Christy Pullin, has a few suggestions on how you […]
5 Ways Locum Providers Can Adjust to the Cold
Locum providers traveling to the upper Midwest still have a few more weeks of winter to endure (maybe more, depending on what the groundhog says). The cold, snow, and ice are a fact of life in the North, but it can be a brutal shock to the system for newcomers. It might seem like the […]
Hospital Residency Awards Target Underserved Communities
This month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the first round of Medicare-funded physician residency positions to teaching hospitals in geographic regions identified as Health Professional Shortage Areas. These are areas identified as having a shortage of primary and mental health providers. The awards went to 100 hospitals in 30 states, including Iowa, […]