Professional/social networking sites are exploding. Almost everyone has heard of Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and Twitter. By Ken Levinson, CJ Ventures Inc.
The rising number of America’s uninsured, Obama’s ambiguity for universal provision and the government clampdown on retrogression are all putting further strains on the healthcare recruitment industry. Julie Brooks explains the challenging trends in these tumultuous times.
Staff shortages has always been a major problem of the US healthcare system, and with the economic crisis still looming, it looks unlikely that this is to be resolved anytime soon. Ruddy Polhill explains the life of a locum, and the need for greater compliance.
While at first glance the cost of using locum tenens physicians may seem high, when compared with leaving key revenue-producing clinical positions vacant, it is well worth considering. Andrea Boehme-Hernandez, CEO of Medstaff National Medical Staffing, explains how planning ahead for physician staffing needs can maximize your return on investment.
So the recruiting budget is set. You and your CFO, COO, and HR chief have evaluated previous and projected hiring requirements. You also have taken into account your facility’s plans for physical expansion, growth or contraction of patient occupancy and usage, and if yours is a public institution, the status of the tax base.