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How NPs and PAs Fill the Primary Care Gap

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Apr 15, 2020 9:00:00 AM

For years, some areas have suffered a shortage of physicians. This has been brought about by a combination of factors, including the aging population, general population growth, a lack of capacity at medical schools, and the amount of time it takes for someone to go all the way through the relevant training. 

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4 Tips for Physicians to Help Manage Stress

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Apr 1, 2020 8:30:00 AM

We all feel stress from time to time. When it’s within our comfort zone, a little stress is healthy and can motivate us to perform at our best. However, needing to manage an overwhelming level of stress on a regular basis can have serious health effects—like anxiety and depression, sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, relationship issues, and more.

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Match Week 2020: What to Expect

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Mar 16, 2020 9:00:00 AM

The Match is something every doctor remembers. Years of school, intense study, and preparation lead to this moment when medical students learn where they will spend their next three to eight years or more in specialty training.

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Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Jan 20, 2020 9:24:11 PM

A key challenge associated with the physician shortage throughout the United States is finding qualified professionals to handle primary care. Physicians have limitations on the number of patients they are able to see in a set time frame and may focus on specialized areas of medicine. Nurse practitioners in primary care are expected to grow by roughly 93 percent by 2025, a trend that may help relieve the pressure caused by the shortage.

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How to Maintain a Patient-First Approach

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Oct 31, 2019 9:00:00 AM

With the strenuous workload and stress-riddled environment inherent in the medical industry, it can be challenging to maintain a patient-first approach. When organizations focus on delivering a top-notch patient experience, patients are more satisfied with the care they receive and are more willing to seek it when needed, ultimately leading to better individual and population health. Additionally, organizations are more profitable when they achieve a higher rate of patient satisfaction.

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Topics: Physicians

8 Productivity Tips for Physicians

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Oct 18, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Physicians have many tasks and responsibilities vying for their time, including mountains of paperwork, increased patient volume, electronic medical record demands, outdated technologies, and countless interruptions. All of these issues add stress and affect the ability of physicians to focus on their primary purpose for getting into medicine in the first place: caring for their patients. If you are dealing with exceptional levels of stress as a physician, the tips below will help you to increase your productivity and boost your job satisfaction. Better productivity can also improve patient care.

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5 More Medical Podcasts to Add to Your Playlist

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Sep 30, 2019 9:00:00 AM

For busy physicians, podcasts are one of the best ways to stay informed about changes in the industry and keep their skills sharp, even without a lot of free time. Whether driving to and from work or sitting on your lunch break, you can use podcasts to improve your patient interactions and the overall effectiveness of your practice, all while staying up-to-date on trends in your industry and the innovations that affect your work.

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Topics: Physicians

5 Top Challenges Facing Today's Physicians

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Sep 25, 2019 9:00:00 AM

The healthcare industry is always evolving. As a result, physicians face increasing challenges as they work to provide quality care to their patients in a changing environment. Some of the most notable challenges facing physicians in today's world are described below.

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The Critical Role of Primary Care in Locum Tenens

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Jun 27, 2019 9:00:00 AM

When it comes to the medical industry, primary care physicians (PCPs) bring several valuable qualities to the table: versatility, flexibility, and a wide breadth of general knowledge. Because of these characteristics, PCPs can provide comprehensive care, treat a range of medical conditions, and fill gaps in numerous specialties, including preventive medicine, adolescent medicine, family practice, and public health.

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Life Lessons TV Doctors Taught Us Pt. 2

Posted by VISTA Staffing on Apr 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Spend a few minutes watching a top medical show and you will probably realize that many aspects of hospitals and doctor’s offices on TV aren’t realistic. Amidst all the drama, there are still valuable lessons to be learned from our favorite fictional doctors. We uncovered a few in part 1, and here is more from the most popular TV doctors.

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About VISTA Staffing Solutions

VISTA Staffing Solutions has over thirty years of experience providing award-winning customer service to clients and providers alike. Headquartered in Salt Lake City with additional offices in Atlanta and Houston, and employs approximately 1,000 people between corporate staff and field clinicians and contracts with over 2,500 physicians across 60+ specialties and subspecialties. VISTA helps U.S. hospitals, medical practices, and government agencies optimize their physician staffing, ensure quality and continuity of care for patients, and maintain financial stability. As a leading provider of U.S. Locum Tenens and Permanent Physician Search Services, VISTA also operates VISTA Select, a first-of-its-kind technology and services solution utilizing advanced data and analytics to provide healthcare organizations with customizable workforce optimization solutions.