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In Locums CME 33: AMN Healthcare released its comprehensive 2024 report on physician earnings, highlighting how specialty, geographic location, and experience level shape compensation. Orthopedic surgeons and oncologists top the salary charts, reflecting the complex demands of their roles. Barton Associates provides new locum tenens with a comprehensive checklist covering everything from essential documents to everyday essentials. Meanwhile, late-career physicians can benefit from KevinMD's podcast, which offers valuable advice on managing primary care burnout. Plus, take a deeper dive into the financial health of rural vs. urban hospitals, explore the critical need for leadership training among healthcare professionals, and get the latest AAMC physician shortage prediction. Get the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/e5zhVH8Q Want to be the first to know when locum tenens news breaks? Sign up for our newsletter (https://lnkd.in/eJVqdzyb). Locums CME 33 features insightful contributions from industry leaders like AMN Healthcare, Barton Associates Inc., Kevin Pho, M.D., Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) #LocumTenens #PhysicianStaffing

Let's be honest, we're all kind of hearing about value-based care. The term means more or less whatever you want it to mean. No one can agree on what value is. The amount of talk far outweighs the amount of demonstrable results. I call it VBC Absurdism. That doesn't mean the idea doesn't have merit or that improved quality, cost, and accessibility aren't noble goals -- they are. We've just been going about it the wrong way (especially in MSK). Orthopedics has been on the forefront of VBC with programs like BPCI and CJR. CMS plans to sunset these programs within the next year, perhaps replaced by Making Care Primary and TEAM. Will these programs fare any better? Or is there another, better way. I think so -- as detailed in this week's The Surgeon's Record presented by Commons Clinic. Thoughts, feedback, shares, and comments always welcome. (We're also featuring a mild redesign this week -- hope you like it!). #msk #vbc #valuebasedcare #healthcare

Given continued decreasing payment rates for independent physician groups, increasing ASC profitability is more important than ever. Published yesterday in the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation, Derek Haas, Porter Jones, MD, MBA, et el, describe seven strategies owners and administrators can implement to help improve ASC profitability. 1. Decrease Supply Acquisition Costs 2. Optimize Supply Utilization 3. Improve Operating Room (OR) Utilization 4. Ensure Timely Revenue Collection 5. Manage Case Mix and Contribution Margins 6. Leverage Technology 7. Right Sizing the Initial Facility Build Here's the full article: https://lnkd.in/gTWv6nqx #asc #efficiencies #outpatient #tdabc

R42: More Than Just a Name Ever wondered why we named our Bariatric Manikin R42? Let's dive into the story behind the name. 42%. It's not just a number; it represents a significant proportion of the US population that has long been underrepresented in healthcare education. R42 is our commitment to bridging this gap—representing the 42% of individuals considered obese. But why choose a number? Because R42 is more than a manikin; it's a catalyst for change. We wanted to confront challenging topics like unconscious bias, bullying, diversity, and inclusion. Using conventional names could inadvertently perpetuate negative stereotypes. Imagine if we called the manikin Jessica or Rebecca—names that might unwittingly become tools for ridicule. By naming it R42, we challenge norms. Ridiculing someone as "looking like R42" doesn't just mock an individual; it marginalizes 42% of the US population. It serves as a powerful reminder that, as healthcare professionals, our duty is to embrace diversity and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment for all. R42 is more than a name; it's a symbol of change, breaking away from the ordinary to champion representation, respect, and unity. Let's celebrate the diversity R42 represents and strive for a healthcare education that truly reflects the richness of the human experience. #R42 #DiversityInHealthcare #InclusiveEducation Find out more about R42 here: https://lnkd.in/exEgteSH #simulationtraining #simulation Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) NHS England ADVAMCED BARIACTRICS A MEDICAL CORPORATION Bariatric Advantage New York Bariatric Group My Bariatric Solutions American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery GAASMBS - Georgia Chapter, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery SimulationCollective Max Kirton Corbin Adler

Change is hard. Healthcare is challenging. And yet, we transform. At Intuitive, it’s a privilege to work closely with our valued customers—to push the envelope, together. Last week at #Intuitive360, we were joined by executive, clinical, and operative executives from Lehigh Valley Health Network. They’re fully integrated with two da Vinci 5 systems, 14 da Vinci Xi systems, one da Vinci SP system, and one Intuitive Ion system across eight sites. They are a beacon of light when it comes to best-in-class care. Their dedication is measurable. Over 40,000 procedures performed since 2008. Seventy-five da Vinci surgeons across 13 specialties. Surgical time savings around 18–22 minutes per procedure. As the world turns to magic pills for weight loss, Lehigh’s dedicated team takes a holistic approach. Over 530 life-changing bariatric surgeries just this year. They put patients first, always, just like we do at Intuitive. The right thing and the easy thing are rarely the same. Our customers put the work in for their patients, and we put the work in for them. It’s hard fought, and it’s worth it. Transforming the future of healthcare? That’s Intuitive. #WeAreIntuitive #Intuitive James Miller Paul Cesanek, MD, FACS, FASMBS Hope Johnson Jennifer Adamski, MBA

Great to see The Medical Republic highlighting our campaign to end the #MRI licensing system and deregulate all machines across Australia. Patients in metropolitan areas are facing high out of pocket costs, lengthy delays to access a licensed #MRI, or simply forgoing imaging altogether at the expense of their health. Ending this current unbalanced situation will improve equitable clinical outcomes for all. #RANZCR #Radiology https://ow.ly/MRZI50R8XCS

Ever hear the excuse - "I let my patients choose" Check out a past blog: Getting Physicians to Choose You. You’ll find seven quick steps for generating more physician referrals by ensuring the path of least resistance. https://buff.ly/3E9hHpx #physicians #referrals #tillerhewitt

Ever hear the excuse - "I let my patients choose" Check out a past blog: Getting Physicians to Choose You. You’ll find seven quick steps for generating more physician referrals by ensuring the path of least resistance. https://buff.ly/3E9hHpx #physicians #referrals #tillerhewitt

Ever hear the excuse - "I let my patients choose" Check out a past blog: Getting Physicians to Choose You. You’ll find seven quick steps for generating more physician referrals by ensuring the path of least resistance. https://buff.ly/3E9hHpx #physicians #referrals #tillerhewitt

Between January 2013 and September 2023, private equity firms acquired 41 outpatient cardiology practices in the United States, corresponding to 342 clinic sites. This is according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The number of clinic sites acquired per year rose from zero in 2013 to 215 in 2023. 324 of the clinic acquisitions happened from 2021 to 2023. 64 of the clinics were acquired more than once. The acquisitions happened in 20 states. Florida had the most, followed by Texas and Arizona. #SinaAmiri #healthcare #medicine #cardiology #privateequity