In the United States, physicians—as well as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), depending on where they practice—often prescribe controlled substances to patients who have a medical need. A DEA license is integral to this process. But the ability to prescribe these kinds of medicines doesn’t inherently come with […]
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What is a DEA License? The Basics You Need to Know
Barton Team | 7 September, 2023
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My Locum Story: Dr. D. Edwards Finds Stability at One Assignment
Extending his assignment has become so simple that Edwards’ recruiter for the last two years asks him whether he’d like to extend his assignment. He’s said yes every time.
Kaie Quigley | 31 August, 2023
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PSYPACT Explained: An Overview
Have you ever heard about the PSYPACT? If you’ve been doing locum tenens work for a while, then you may have heard of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) if you’re a physician, or the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if you’re a nurse practitioner. Just like the IMLC and NLC help healthcare providers in […]
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“I Want to See a Doctor, Not an NP”: How to Talk to Patients Who Question Your Abilities
You walk into the exam room or emergency department, or you are making the rounds for a physician. A patient utters the words you dread hearing: “I want to see a doctor, not an NP?” There are any number of reasons a patient may make the request, and it’s ultimately […]
Barton Team | 24 August, 2023
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Inside The ‘Silver Tsunami’ and Its Impact on Healthcare Staffing
When we talk about the “silver tsunami” in the context of healthcare, it’s important to remember that both patients and medical providers are aging.
Mike Connors | 24 August, 2023
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‘All in a Day’s Work’: Inside 2023 Locum Hero Dr. Alok Gupta’s Passion for Healthcare
“I believe a physician gives a part of themselves to every patient that they see, touch, or treat,” said Dr. Alok Kumar Gupta, the winner of Barton Associates’ 2023 Locum Hero award. “I believe I’ve given myself away, all the time, during my practice.”
Mike Connors | 15 August, 2023
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Why Be a Locum Tenens Family Medicine Doctor in California?
Family medicine doctors are often the first line of defense in identifying and treating illness and disease.
Mike Connors | 10 August, 2023
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My Locum Story: S. Whitehead’s First Few Years in Locum Tenens
“Barton takes up all the heavy lifting when it comes to the paperwork,” Whitehead said. “All I have to do is just show up.”
Kaie Quigley | 3 August, 2023
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My Locum Story: Dr. Frey’s Indiana Assignments and the Importance of Communication
Since Dr. Frey began working with Barton Associates, he’s completed around 40 assignments in facilities across the Hoosier State.
Mike Connors | 27 July, 2023
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Examining The Role of AI in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its immense potential has captured the imaginations of people around the world ever since researchers began to study it in earnest in the 20th century.
Mike Connors | 20 July, 2023
