How the Primary Care Physician Shortage will affect Healthcare in 2013
The United States will need about 52,000 new primary-care doctors as the population grows and ages, according to a new study by Annals of Family Medicine. While the US is already in a shortage, it is increasingly exacerbated by 2 main reasons–medical school students choosing more specialized paths and the Affordable Care Act. In this article, we will dive deeper into these 2 problems and the possible solutions available. Find out how...
Locum Tenens in Demand as ACOs Strive to Maintain Full Staff Coverage
When it comes to Accountable Care Organizations, or ACOs, growth in Locum Tenens demand is expected because these health systems will be under more pressure to maintain full staff coverage. According to Harold D. Miller, executive director of the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform in Pittsburgh, “Physicians who fill in gaps in schedules could provide a mechanism for ensuring that patients have prompt access to...
Locum Psychiatrists in Demand
More than 12,000 troops returned from Iraq in December alone, and many more are expected to return in the coming months. This may present a drastically increased need for qualified Locum Psychiatrists to work with veterans suffering from PTSD, a common disorder associated with the return from combat. According to Veterans Affairs, PTSD remains an enormous threat to combat troops still serving in Afghanistan, where an estimated six to...
Smart Solutions For Primary Care Physician Shortage
The ever-growing older population reaching Medicare coupled with the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) only intensifies the physician shortage. Many PCPs are not able to take on new clients, and if they do, the wait for new patients can be upwards of several months. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges and the New York Times, projected growth in population versus available doctors is already...
On The Subject of Locum Tenens
Across the United States there are physicians who temporarily seal gaps of employment. These health care providers, also known as locum tenens, are vitally essential, because they compensate for the intensifying physician shortage. These doctors keep hospitals and health care facilities operating smoothly while recruiters search for permanent placements. The locum tenens physicians that fill these positions are granted a great deal of...