The Q6 Modifier: A Health System’s Secret Weapon for Seamless Locum Coverage
Bridging Coverage Gaps—Without Breaking the Billing Flow Physicians take PTO. They attend conferences. Life happens. But for your health system, patient care—and reimbursement—can’t stop. Enter the Q6 modifier: A CMS-approved billing solution that lets your team bring in a qualified locum tenens provider, while still billing under your employed physician’s NPI. No disruptions. No delays. […]
5 Myths About Locum Tenens—Debunked
Myth #1: “Locums Aren’t as Qualified” False. Locum tenens physicians are credentialed, often board-certified, and used to adapting quickly in high-demand environments. Myth #2: “They’re Too Expensive” Not when you compare them to: Myth #3: “They Don’t Provide Continuity” With strong onboarding, locums integrate seamlessly. EMR access + team alignment = consistent patient care. Myth […]
Day in the Life of a Locum Physician: Why They Love the Lifestyle
Today’s locum tenens physician may work in a rural New Mexico clinic one month and hike in Colorado the next. Why do they love it? Top Lifestyle Benefits What It Means for Hospitals Attracting locums means supporting their lifestyle goals. The better your onboarding and flexibility, the stronger your locum relationships—and patient care continuity.
Why Your Locum Strategy Should Be Part of Your Value-Based Care Plan
Value-Based Care Needs Staffing Agility To succeed in value-based care, you need to: Locum tenens physicians help with all of this. Locums Enable: Don’t isolate your locum tenens strategy—integrate it into your value-based infrastructure.
Using Locums to Expand Service Lines Without Overextending Staff
Growth Without Burnout You want to add weekend urgent care or trial a new specialty—but your team is stretched thin. That’s where locum tenens physicians come in. Locums = Smart Scaling Use them to: This approach supports staff retention and minimizes risk while keeping patient access high. When the Pilot Succeeds… Convert proven locums to […]
The Intersection of Telemedicine and Locum Tenens: What’s Next?
Two Trends Converging Telemedicine has gone mainstream—and so has locum tenens staffing. Now, we’re seeing the rise of telehealth locum physicians: remote-ready providers delivering care across state lines. Strategic Use Cases Licensure Made Easier Use the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) to streamline multi-state licensing and deploy remote locums faster. Infrastructure Is Key You’ll need: […]
What the Gig Economy Means for Physician Staffing
Physicians Are Going Gig The next generation of doctors is thinking like freelancers. They want: Locum tenens jobs deliver all of the above. Why It Works for Hospitals Build a Flexible Workforce The future is here. Smart systems are designing job roles that include locum tenens physicians as a standard—not a last resort.
The Future of Work in Healthcare: Where Do Locum Physicians Fit In?
Traditional Staffing Is Breaking Down Younger physicians want autonomy, flexibility, and lifestyle balance. The solution? A flexible workforce that includes locum tenens staffing as a core component. The New Staffing Mix Why Locums Work in the Future of Care Your workforce isn’t just local anymore—it’s national, on-demand, and powered by locums.
What Your Medical Staff Office Needs to Know About Locum Credentialing in 2025
Credentialing Isn’t Just Admin—It’s Strategic Delays in onboarding locum tenens physicians hurt your operations and finances. In 2025, MSOs need systems that move fast—without cutting corners. 2025 Credentialing Best Practices Align Internally Coordination with HR, recruiting, and clinical leaders ensures your locum tenens credentialing process supports rapid deployment.
Locum-to-Perm Conversions: How to Test-Drive Talent Before Committing
A Smarter Way to Hire Traditional physician hiring is high-stakes. Locum to perm physician transitions let you “test before you invest”—minimizing risk and improving retention. Benefits of Locum-to-Perm Make It Work: Best locum tenens agencies for hospitals will support these transitions and handle the logistics for you.
