1 in 5 American women are diagnosed with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD every year. While research shows that women and men have a similar likelihood to experience mental health problems, certain economic and social factors can put women at a greater risk of having mental health […]
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3 Ways to Improve Mental health for Women
Karina Kagramanov | 19 May, 2022
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National Mental Health Awareness: Provider Mental Health Focus
An Urgent Public Health Priority Emphasized by the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare providers in the United States have been overwhelmed with extreme workloads and extraordinarily long shift hours for far too long. This extreme stress has lead to increased levels of burnout, and mental health conditions among healthcare professionals which not […]
Karina Kagramanov | 5 May, 2022
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Locum Usage Trends 2021
Barton Associates Client Survey Results | Locum Usage Trends 2021 As our 2021 Client Telehealth Survey’s name suggests, our survey report mainly focuses on facility adoption, usage, maintenance, and future plans surrounding telehealth. However, as a locum tenens agency, naturally, we wanted to dig deeper to find out how facilities […]
Barton Team | 7 April, 2022
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Do I Need an Agency to Do Locum Work?
Do you need an agency to do locum tenens work? That’s like asking if you need a mechanic to change the oil in your car. Of course, you aren’t required to use the services of a professional, but it might be in your best interest to do so. Let me […]
Dr. Val | 14 March, 2022
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Swap From Travel Nurse to Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner
Going From a Travel Nurse to a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Although they share some similarities, travel nursing and locum tenens are different concepts. Both help healthcare organizations fill vacancies when there is a need, either due to a shortage or a full-time employee being out temporarily. This helps ensure […]
Tayla Holman | 10 March, 2022
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National Dentist Day 2022: Ways to Thank Your Travel Dentist
Every year, on March 6th, Barton Associates celebrates those who keep our chompers chomping, and our smiles shining! National Dentist Day was established to show appreciation for Dentists, raise awareness for proper oral health, dental habits, and dental care, and encourage those avoiding their Dentist to schedule an appointment for […]
Karina Kagramanov | 3 March, 2022
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Best Places to Work as a Travel Family Medicine Provider in 2022
Imagine holding a job you love, but also being able to travel whenever you want and as much as you want. It’d be pretty cool, huh? You’d be able to see places you’ve always imagined visiting. Yet, it doesn’t seem possible to do this. How can you travel and do […]
Barton Team | 24 February, 2022
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6 Locum Tenens Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know About
Locum tenens work comes with many advantages: an abundant job market, higher pay, a flexible schedule, and more. However, since as a locum tenens physician you’re categorized as an independent contractor, it also comes with some responsibility to file taxes independently vs. having your employer calculate your employment tax for […]
Karina Kagramanov | 17 February, 2022
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Black History Month Provider Spotlight
Investing In Equity is Good Medicine The barriers to receiving equitable medical treatment in the United States have been “laid bare” by the corona virus pandemic as well as policies and treatment algorithms created by an inadequately diverse workforce of medical professionals. Since early in 2021, several American medical societies […]
Dr. Kim Jones-Fearing MD, DFAPA | 14 February, 2022
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What to Know About Staffing Your Facility with Barton Locums
What’s the secret to finding highly-skilled and passionate temporary staff for your facility? When you work with Barton, it’s as simple as communication. As a hiring manager, you understand how your facility runs. You may even have past experiences with locum tenens providers. This knowledge about past performance is vital […]
Barton Team | 10 February, 2022
