Last week, we told you about why Bob Shumard and I decided to build our own locum tenens solution. This week, I’d like to explain the thought process behind how we built it in a way that stands above our competitors to this day. We started by scoping things out. We asked ourselves: What were…
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In 2008, LocumsMart became the first vendor management software platform to enter the locum tenens industry. But where did it come from? Before starting LocumsMart, our Director of Client Services Bob Shumard and I spent a combined 22 years at one of the largest physician staffing companies in the country. In our roles on the…
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Do you know a Provider with an interesting story to tell? LocumsMart wants to foster greater understanding and knowledge transfer between all parties involved in temporary staffing—Providers, Facilities, and Vendors. As part of these efforts, LocumsMart will begin publishing Provider Spotlight profiles on our blog. The intent of the Provider Spotlight is to give providers…
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You may have noticed some changes in the way specialties are listed in LocumsMart 2.0. In the previous version of LocumsMart, we added physician specialties upon request and as needed. In LocumsMart 2.0, we have standardized the way physician specialties are listed to match the nomenclature used by the American Medical Association. We hope that…
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With the launch of LocumsMart 2.0, there is “a whole lot of new” for LocumsMart Members to get used to. Some of the new items that we are most excited about have to do with updates to many of the most commonly used forms on LocumsMart (i.e. Assignment Requests, Bids, etc.). One such update you…
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As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, LocumsMart is helping to lead that evolution. LocumsMart 2.0 is launching on Monday, August 29, for all current Users. Training sessions will be available so Users can take advantage of all of the platform’s new features and enhancements. The first version of LocumsMart launched seven years ago. At…
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The current healthcare industry landscape is full of opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. Innovators are stepping over the status quo, breaking down barriers, and creating tools that will change the face of healthcare as we know it. Even hospitals are throwing their hats in the ring; Cedars Sinai just launched a digital health accelerator program…
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When it comes to embracing new technologies, it’s no secret that the healthcare industry as a whole isn’t exactly eager to get in line. The pain of switching over systems and processes, as well as getting the entire staff on board, just seems too great for many. Not to mention the costs and privacy concerns!…
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Today I’m focusing on a question our new members ask frequently, “How do we know if the agency bid is market?” We get it – you’re accustomed to paying salary rates for permanent practice physicians and the locum tenens salary rates you are seeing are noticeably higher. Your hospital is already losing revenue because of…
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Each fall, we see retailers across the nation bring on temporary staff to help them prepare for and navigate the busy holiday season. While increased staffing can certainly improve operational efficiency and customer support services, do you really think Fortune 50 companies like UPS, Walmart, Target, and Amazon would be using temporary workers if it…
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