Facing a projected shortage of physicians by 2034, healthcare leaders are reimagining staffing solutions. In collaboration with Becker’s Hospital Review, Maggie Youmans, senior vice president of sales, shares what happens when healthcare organizations embrace locum tenens to support their teams and meet emerging patient needs. In turn, this creates stronger communities. “By planning and budgeting for …
Anne Anderson, executive vice president at Jackson + Coker, recently partnered with Becker’s Healthcare to share the benefits of locum tenens.
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 …
Can a nurse practitioner be a primary care provider? By 2034, America faces a projected shortage of primary care physicians between 17,800-48,000 providers, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The nation’s demand for primary care services outweighs the number of primary care providers, and this is especially true in rural areas. There …
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How you can fill staffing gaps with obstetrics and gynecology physicians. Female patients currently face obstacles with OBGYN shortages, costly care and lack of comprehensive care. Your practice can fill in these gaps with the help of an advanced practitioner, such as an obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner (OGNP). An OGNP at your family practice …
3 steps to staffing your program with telehealth physicians. Your facility is finally telemedicine-ready. You’ve done your research and decided which equipment your practice needs and maybe even started training your staff on how to use it. But finding qualified providers to staff your telemedicine program? That’s where the real challenge starts. With these three …
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 …
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Questions to ask and staying EEOC compliant throughout the physician interview process. New interviewing laws and restrictions are sprouting up from California to New York, affecting the way we conduct physician interviews and the physician hiring process. With healthcare – just like any industry – it’s important to stay EEOC-compliant when interviewing physician candidates. That’s …
Are rural hospitals embracing locum tenens as a solution to the rural physician shortage? Rural hospitals are in a fragile economic state. Since 2010, 106 rural hospitals have closed. At the time of this report, the Rural Health Web estimates another 700 rural hospitals – roughly one-third of the 1,875 rural community hospitals remaining – …
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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 …
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 board 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.
