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Telehealth’s Next Frontier: How Hospital Administrators Can Leverage Locum Tenens for Virtual Care Success

Introduction In 2025, telehealth has solidified its place as a vital tool in healthcare delivery, and hospital administrators are at the forefront of this transformation. With patient demand for virtual care soaring and staffing shortages persisting, integrating telehealth into your workforce strategy is no longer optional—it’s essential. Locum tenens physicians, with their flexibility and adaptability, …

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The Ripple Effect of Physician Burnout on Patients – and How Locums Can Help

The Ripple Effect of Physician Burnout on Patients – and How Locums Can Help In 2025, the Healthcare System is at a Tipping Point Over 50% of U.S. physicians report symptoms of burnout—a staggering figure that hasn’t budged since the American Medical Association (AMA) flagged it in 2023. Worse still, a 2025 Medscape survey reveals …

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Family Medicine Tops Locum Tenens Utilization: A Persistent Challenge for Healthcare Staffing

Why Family Medicine Continues to Rely on Locum Tenens Physicians Family medicine remains the specialty with the highest utilization of locum tenens providers, followed closely by internal medicine and emergency medicine. This trend highlights a persistent challenge in staffing essential care services, even as residency programs strive to produce more physicians. Why do these specialties …

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