On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order in support of the expansion of telemedicine services, particularly in rural areas. This order makes permanent the increased offering of telemedicine services necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the healthcare sector, a recent LocumTenens.com survey shows. The survey was conducted in June and highlights information collected from 940 healthcare professionals in 35 medical specialties. The survey features several key data points,...
The evolving relationship between physicians and hospitals is a far cry from that which gave rise to the organized medical staff in the early 20th century. From the 1920s into the 1980s, joining a medical staff was an essential step for most physicians. During this time, hospital privileges...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 7
Physicians’ desire to function professionally and act in the best interest of patients and their families influences and even determines every action they take. However, this dedication sometimes leads to psychosocial issues that can jeopardize their health and job performance. Stress, along...
Invasive cardiologists and orthopedic surgeons have the highest base salaries offered to recruits, according to a Merritt Hawkins report. On average, invasive cardiologists earn $640,000 and orthopedic surgeons earn $626,000.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 7
With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has finally come of age. Like a lonely teenager who once struggled to make connections with a broader network of friends and was bound by strict parental controls, suddenly, telehealth has blossomed into the most popular kid in school by...
