A Whole New World | Healthcare After a Pandemic
For some, they might think it’s right around the corner. For others, they expect it to last well into the fall and possibly next year. Only time will tell just how long it’ll take for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. One thing we do know for sure is that our current state of “normalcy” is expected to change. Regardless of the industry, the coronavirus has greatly impacted how we live our everyday lives. We’re seeing the rocky terrain...
Diversity in Health Care | No Longer One Shade Fits All
We live in a culture that thrives with diversity. Think about a diverse workplace as you would a work of art. Imagine a hospital stretched on canvas. Then, picture the physicians, nurses, and staff as the paint. Having more colors makes that canvas come alive. More like us. With more diversity in health care, the more vibrant and interesting the care becomes. Diversity in Health Care: By the Numbers Minorities account for more of the...
Locum Tenens and COVID-19 | What Do You Need to Know?
We know that these are challenging and unsettling times. We are all in uncharted territory, especially those of you who are working on the front lines in healthcare. As a locum tenens physician, you probably have a lot of questions surrounding how this crisis is going to affect your current and upcoming contracts. Here is a breakdown of some questions about locum tenens and COVID-19, and the best answers we can give you at the moment....
Student Loan Repayment Tips for New Doctors
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), about 81% of medical school grads are walking away with an average medical school debt of $183,000. Because of the high incomes physicians make, many people (new medical school graduates included) think that their loan repayment is something they can easily handle. Medical student loan repayment is something that haunts many recent graduates and compounds the stress...
An Easy Guide to Your Medical License Renewal
It’s probably the most important document in your healthcare career – your medical license. Without one, you won’t be able to legally practice medicine, and with an expired one, you’re liable to some serious offenses. When we say “renewing your license,” you might have flashbacks to sitting in the DMV. Luckily, you won’t need to take a ticket, sit in an uncomfortable chair, or wait in an endless line. Fortunately for you, you can take...
Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain | A Difficult Decision
The United States is in the midst of an opioid crisis. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 2 million Americans abuse opioids and that more than 130 overdose-related deaths occur each day. This crisis puts doctors in a very difficult situation when it comes to treating patients with chronic pain. When is prescribing opioids for chronic pain appropriate? What are the risks of doing so? Below,...