Hayes Locums Blog

The urology shortage isn’t just coming—it’s already here. Urology is in high demand and healthcare facilities are feeling the pinch—especially in rural areas.  Below, we’ll dig into the urology shortage, the limitations of traditional staffing strategies, and solutions like locum tenens that can offer a staffing lifeline to facilities that need it. The urology shortage […]

In a world driven by automation, healthcare staffing stands apart as an industry built on connections that technology simply can’t replace. When lives hang in the balance, you want to know that your patients are in good hands. That’s why it’s important to rely on humans instead of algorithms to choose the right providers for […]

It’s no secret that the healthcare industry is in the midst of a critical shortage of medical professionals. More and more facilities are struggling to cover specialty care—especially in rural areas, where medical specialists can be hard to attract and retain. Here’s how locum tenens can help facilities bridge staffing gaps and expand patient care […]

Hayes Locums credentialing specialists work hard to elevate healthcare staffing standards. Our team’s commitment to professional excellence is what enables us to deliver superior service to healthcare facilities, so our partners can feel confident that they’re making the right decision by working with Hayes Locums. Excellence in action The National Association of Medical Staff Services […]

The healthcare industry faces a challenging trend: after years of growth, offer acceptance rates for both physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) declined in 2022. This shift occurs amidst high healthcare provider burnout and escalating costs associated with physician turnover. In response to these challenges—Hayes Locums is here to offer strategic solutions for healthcare recruitment […]

The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment’s (AAPPR) 2023 Annual Report reveals a notable shift— a decrease in the percentage of accepted physician employment offers. After several years of upward momentum, 2022 saw a drop in accepted offers from both physicians and advanced practice providers. On average, advanced practice providers accepted 82% of offers […]

During this time of healthcare recruiting challenges, recruiters play a critical role in maintaining well-staffed medical facilities and ensuring that patients receive continuous quality care. Healthcare recruitment is a complex and demanding task at any time, but especially now, as physician shortages continue to grow. That means it’s more important than ever to recognize and […]

In 2023, physician salary trends were on the rise; medical doctor salaries grew by about 3% last year. Yet even with those pay raises, many physicians still feel underpaid relative to how much they’re putting into their jobs. Here are the highlights from the 2024 physician compensation report, and what that means for locums physicians: […]

Healthcare risk management is a critical component in the healthcare industry because it keeps the safety of patients and the smooth operation of facilities at the core of it all.  As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, effective risk management and its practices will remain a critical part of quality care. Having Health Risk Professionals […]

In an industry where every second counts—there exists a group of professionals who go to great lengths behind the scenes to make sure our hospitals, clinics and care facilities are staffed with capable hands, so our communities can stay healthy and safe.  This special group of professionals are healthcare recruiters, and they deserve to have […]