Hayes Locums Blog

The oncology field is facing significant staffing shortages and the need for cancer care continues to grow. To address these challenges, hospital recruiters must work to maintain consistent care while expanding treatment options. This can be accomplished by implementing flexible staffing models in their facilities.  Staffing shortages are having a major impact on patient care—especially […]

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 […]

The demand for cardiologists is growing, as cardiovascular disease is projected to increase over the next 30 years. Here are some of the trends impacting cardiologists in 2025. The demand for cardiologists is increasing. Cardiovascular disease—currently the leading cause of death in the U.S.—has been on the decline for several decades. But in recent years, […]

In communities across America, surgical care depends on reliable anesthesia services. Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) are helping meet this need by working within the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model, bringing vital surgical care to facilities and communities.  Anesthesia care is typically delivered through physician anesthesiologists or through collaborative care teams where non-physician anesthesia clinicians (CAAs […]

Let’s dive into the developments and new opportunities shaping your profession. The job market for CRNAs has expanded since the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased compensation rates, high demand, and unique opportunities for career growth are emerging. This brief article helps put these trends into perspective and offers some strategies for the new year How Shortages are […]

2024 marked a pivotal year for locum tenens in healthcare. Nearly 90% of facilities now rely on locum providers to deliver quality patient care, cover staffing gaps, and support their full-time teams.  The impact? Revitalized careers for providers, strengthened health systems, and most importantly–improved access to care for patients who need it most. Here are […]

The rural physician shortage is having a catastrophic impact on the health of communities across the U.S. This Rural Health Day, we’re sharing some strategies that can help rebuild healthcare in rural areas. 65% of rural communities suffer from a shortage of primary care doctors, and rural communities have one-tenth of the amount of providers […]

The nationwide shortage of doctors has pushed healthcare shrinkflation to alarming levels across the U.S.  Despite patients paying more for healthcare here than in any other developed country, they’re getting less for their money due to exponential increases in wait times. As physician availability declines and patient volumes increase, people are left waiting weeks or […]

Are you an ObGyn physician craving a better work-life balance without sacrificing your passion for patient care? Locum tenens might be the perfect fit.  We sat down with Justin Hiemer, a senior consultant on our Obstetrics and Gynecology team at Hayes Locums, to get the inside scoop on what the locum tenens experience is really […]

As healthcare continues to evolve rapidly with technological advancements and changing patient needs, so does the landscape of physician compensation. According to Sullivan Cotter’s comprehensive 2023-24 Physician Compensation and Productivity Report, which analyzes data from over 306,000 professionals nationwide, 15 key specialties experienced significant compensation growth in the last year.   But what’s driving these […]