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In the midst of tough economic conditions that manifest themselves in more
outstanding/delinquent payments, longer time to collect payments, an increase
in Medicaid patients, and higher patient loads, physicians and CRNAs cite a
number of strategies for dealing with the economy. Working locum tenens or
contracting was the fourth most cited solution after working more hours,
improving billing and collections, and changing jobs. Physicians and CRNAs who
work locum tenens are free from many of the financial hassles and concerns that
their peers in more traditional roles have to endure, including dealing with
insurance reimbursements, billing and collections, Medicare/Medicaid issues,
and rising malpractice insurance. Some physicians choose to work locum tenens
to supplement a full-time job or as a way to ease into retirement. Locum tenens
work can also be a great way to transition between full-time positions or to
try on new practice settings or geographic locations.
Interested in trying out locum tenens work? Look up jobs by specialty
here.
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