Editorial Team

The Jackson and Coker editorial team is a group of marketing, communications, and subject-matter professionals dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and practical insights for healthcare organizations and providers. Drawing on deep industry knowledge and close collaboration with clinical, operational, and recruitment experts, the team produces content that helps healthcare leaders navigate workforce challenges, industry trends, and evolving best practices. Their work reflects a commitment to clarity, credibility, and actionable guidance in support of better healthcare outcomes.

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A Shortage in Anesthesiologists Is Coming​
Facing a critical shortage of anesthesiologists, the healthcare industry must adapt. Explore how CRNAs could provide much-needed relief.
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Why Are Average Psychiatrist Salaries Growing?
Psychiatrist salaries are still rising, but growth is moderating. Explore 2026 pay trends, shortages, and how locum tenens is reshaping compensation and strategy.
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The Growing Demand for Pulmonologists
Pulmonologist demand remains high in 2026 as hospitals face physician shortages, pulmonary critical care staffing gaps, and rising respiratory care needs.
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Workforce Planning with Locum Tenens
Healthcare organizations that proactively integrate locum tenens into workforce planning can improve access, stabilize operations, and build more resilient, flexible staffing models.
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Why Quality, Not Speed, Should Define the Locum Tenens Experience 
Locum tenens isn’t about speed. Discover why quality, clinical fit, and strategic partnerships drive better outcomes for healthcare organizations.
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Locum Tenens as a Physician Retention Strategy for Health Systems  
Can locum tenens improve retention? Learn how health systems use staffing flexibility to reduce burnout, support physicians, and strengthen workforce stability.
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Fixing Physician Burnout Starts with the System
Physician burnout is a system-level failure. Explore root causes, stigma, and what healthcare leaders must change to build a stronger workforce.
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Pivot Points: Navigating Career Transitions
More early-career physicians and APPs are exploring new paths. Learn practical tips to help you navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
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How Does Locum Tenens Pay Work?
Learn how physicians and APPs are compensated, from hourly rates to payment schedules and tax considerations.
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A Shortage in Anesthesiologists Is Coming​
Facing a critical shortage of anesthesiologists, the healthcare industry must adapt. Explore how CRNAs could provide much-needed relief.
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Why Are Average Psychiatrist Salaries Growing?
Psychiatrist salaries are still rising, but growth is moderating. Explore 2026 pay trends, shortages, and how locum tenens is reshaping compensation and strategy.
Pulmonologist with patient during appointment
The Growing Demand for Pulmonologists
Pulmonologist demand remains high in 2026 as hospitals face physician shortages, pulmonary critical care staffing gaps, and rising respiratory care needs.
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Workforce Planning with Locum Tenens
Healthcare organizations that proactively integrate locum tenens into workforce planning can improve access, stabilize operations, and build more resilient, flexible staffing models.
Female clinician holding patients hand
Why Quality, Not Speed, Should Define the Locum Tenens Experience 
Locum tenens isn’t about speed. Discover why quality, clinical fit, and strategic partnerships drive better outcomes for healthcare organizations.
Doctor showing patient tablet screen
Locum Tenens as a Physician Retention Strategy for Health Systems  
Can locum tenens improve retention? Learn how health systems use staffing flexibility to reduce burnout, support physicians, and strengthen workforce stability.
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Federal facts for you.

We are a Federal Supply Schedule Contract holder. 

Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract: 36F79723D0086, Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing, effective March 15, 2023, through March 14, 2028.

NAICS Codes:
  • 561320: Temporary help services. 
  • 621111: Offices of physicians. 
  • 621112: Offices of physicians, mental health specialists. 
  • 621399: Offices of all other miscellaneous health practitioners. 
  • 621330: Offices of mental health practitioners.

Privileging.

Once you and our client agree to move forward with your assignment, our privileging team will assist you and the client in gathering information required by the healthcare facility to grant clinical privileges.

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We contact the facility’s Medical Service Office (MSO) for their application and requirements.

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We will assist you by pre-populating the facility’s application and sending to the MSO.

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We will assist the MSO by following up on requested items.

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MSO will grant privileges based on your training and experience, and you will be able to start your assignment.

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Maggie Youmans

Executive Vice President

As Executive Vice President, Maggie Youmans leads specialty divisions, Sales Development, and the Enterprise and VMS teams. With more than 14 years of healthcare staffing leadership experience, she drives sales and recruiting strategy, develops high-performing leaders, and advances initiatives that support growth and customer success.  

A recognized voice in healthcare staffing, Maggie has served as a panelist at the Staffing Industry Analysts Healthcare Staffing Summit and contributed workforce planning insights to Becker’s Hospital Review. Her leadership experience spans specialty, enterprise, and VMS/MSP business lines, giving her a broad perspective on workforce strategy and organizational growth.  

Maggie earned dual BBA degrees in Marketing and Management from the University of Georgia and graduated magna cum laude. Outside of work, Maggie loves traveling, exploring new destinations, restaurants, and experiences with her husband and daughter.  

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