Rising demand for psychiatric services and provider shortages affecting the average psychiatrist salary. Psychiatrists are enjoying a rise in their pay rates as facilities compete over fewer available psychiatrists. Healthcare organizations like yours face: Stronger demand for psychiatric services. Shortage of psychiatric beds. Uneven distribution of providers relative to patient needs. Growing demand for mental …
Facing the shortage of mental health professionals. Growing demand for mental health care plus a slow supply of new psychiatrists equals the perfect storm for America’s mental health care crisis. Over half of practicing psychiatrists are nearing retirement age and fewer medical students are interested in pursuing psychiatry. JAMA reports that fewer students are interested in …
Managing physician shortages with nurse practitioners. The number of licensed nurse practitioners has more than doubled since 2007, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that number to grow 36 percent by 2026. The shortage of primary care physicians and other specialists fuels this growth. Across the country, nurse practitioners are providing healthcare in …
Why Are Nurse Practitioners Important to Your Staffing Mix? Read More »
America needs pediatricians + ENTs. Due to the rising number of children with chronic health problems, the pediatric shortage that we currently face is only going to intensify. With a shortage also comes much longer wait times, meaning children and their families aren’t able receive timely care. Here’s a quick glance at the coming pediatric …
Locums in healthcare. A locum tenens provider is a Latin term for placeholder – to hold the place or to substitute for another person. In the medical industry, this term is specifically referencing a physician or advanced practitioner who temporarily works for a healthcare organization for a defined period of time. The benefits for providers …
Growing population, shrinking pool of orthopedists. Like most surgical specialties, orthopedics is an intense, competitive and demanding field. Residency programs are tough, with only 717 different spots spread out between 163 programs. Despite a 100 percent fill-rate in these residency programs, orthopedics is facing a massive shortage of providers. By 2026, that deficit will increase …
Increasing demand for anesthesiologists’ services. The American Association of Medical Colleges predicts a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians across all specialties by the year 2030. And with an ever-growing population of older Americans, the demand for anesthesia and surgical services will increase. A study by the RAND Corporation predicts the U.S. will experience a …
How psychiatric patients impact your emergency department revenue. America is calling for greater mental health coverage – and we’re seeing a lot of that treatment playing out in the emergency department. Patients with mental health conditions are more likely to seek treatment in the ED than physically ill patients, and they spend more time in …
What it means for Medicaid coverage in Louisiana. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made improving Medicaid for women’s health a top priority, including maternal and infant health. Medicaid currently finances about half of births in the United States, making the impact from Medicaid procedures far-reaching. About two-thirds of women on Medicaid are in …
The added value of nurse practitioners in healthcare. Nurse practitioners bring a unique approach to patient care – and patients appreciate their ability to create individualized care plans. But did you know medical practices that employ more non-physician providers like nurse practitioners are more profitable and productive? Physician-owned practices with a higher ratio of nurse …
The Benefits of Hiring a Nurse Practitioner to Staff Your Facility Read More »
Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract: 36F79723D0086, Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing, effective March 15, 2023, through March 14, 2028.
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.
We contact the facility’s Medical Service Office (MSO) for their application and requirements.
We will assist you by pre-populating the facility’s application and sending to the MSO.
We will assist the MSO by following up on requested items.
MSO will grant privileges based on your training and experience, and you will be able to start your assignment.
As Senior Vice President, Maggie oversees several key specialty divisions and adjacent teams. With a demonstrated history of leading teams and developing individuals across the organization, she is dedicated to inspiring, challenging and empowering associates to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Maggie earned degrees in marketing and management focused on consumer economics from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business. She enjoys traveling with her husband to visit different bed and breakfasts. Together, they have been able to see the beauty within their own backyard and across the country.
"I'm passionate about the locum tenens industry - we make a real difference in the lives of both our heroic healthcare providers and the patients they treat."
Anne has been at the forefront of the evolution of locum tenens for more than 35 years. She’s a respected leader with expertise in corporate operations, risk management, credentialing, and travel services. Before joining Jackson + Coker, she served as Executive Vice President at Medical Doctor Associates, part of Cross Country Healthcare.
An ardent industry advocate, Anne served several years on the Board of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), including two years as president.
Anne received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spring Hill College. She is also a PADI open water diver and enjoys scuba diving.
