Physicians Called to Action: Who Will Fill In?
- Medical Doctor Associates Offers a "How To" on Hiring Locum Tenens Physicians
ATLANTA, March 07, 2002 - Our country has recently marked
the six-month anniversary of the most devastating day in our
nation's recent history. The events of September 11 will not
soon be forgotten - the tragedy faced, the lives lost, the
valor proved and the pride that continues to be expressed.
Tens of thousands of American troops have been called to
serve in Operation Enduring Freedom, including 50,000 Reservists
- teachers, police officers and physicians.
Nearly 70,000 members of the healthcare community are part
of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard alone. While many
of these valiant soldiers have been called abroad to action,
stateside physicians have also risen to the call of duty by
serving as temporary replacements to ease the burden of medical
understaffing in our homeland.
These and all locum tenens physicians fill in on a temporary
basis where the need arises in a variety of practice opportunities
and geographic locations. The physicians work as independent
contractors for a predetermined amount of time - anywhere
from a few days to more than a year.
When hiring locum tenens physicians Medical Doctor Associates
(MDA), an established and known national staffing company,
offers this advice:
- Make sure the physicians licensed and credentialed. Preferably
the accreditation sources will meet NCQA certification standards.
- Ensure the physician is covered by the highest rated malpractice
insurance available today.
- Billing for locum tenens physicians can be difficult and
time consuming. Have a billing specialist with the knowledge
and expertise walk you through the process to ensure you
are in compliance with current regulations.
"The physicians who work with us are always eager to engage
their expertise, but after the deployment of the Reservist troops,
it became more important for them to act. The medical communities
were in dire need of help - and quickly," said MDA President
Ken Shumard. "We at MDA are always proud to bring together
these two communities. It is imperative to fill this gap and
make sure our nation's health care is never compromised."
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About MDA
Founded in 1987, MDA is one of the largest privately held
medical staffing companies in the U.S. MDA is the largest national
multi-specialty locum tenens company that offers Occurrence
Form malpractice insurance to its providers.
The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with a regional
office in Dallas and satellite offices located throughout
the United States. MDA provides recruiting expertise for all
physician specialties, allied health, and healthcare professionals.
For more information about MDA call 1-800-780-3500 ext. 2168.
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