Hiring Surgical Oncologists Faster: How to Reduce Delays Without Disrupting Care
Most oncology program directors know the feeling: a surgical oncologist announces a departure, and within days, the downstream effects are already visible. Cases scheduled 6 weeks out now have no physician assigned. Tumor board coverage thins. Referring surgeons start asking questions you do not yet have answers to. What happens next matters enormously, not just […]
The APP Advantage: Scaling Oncology Staff with Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Cancer centers across the country are facing a dual challenge: growing patient caseloads and a national shortage of oncologists. For patients, these pressures translate into longer wait times, delayed treatments, and strained provider relationships, critical concerns in a field where time and trust are essential. In fact, a recent JAMA Network Open study found that […]
The Limits of MSPs in Oncology: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities have increasingly turned to managed service providers (MSP) in an effort to streamline staffing processes, lower costs, and ease administrative burdens. While MSP healthcare models undoubtedly bring advantages, particularly for general staffing needs, their effectiveness diminishes significantly in specialized fields like oncology. Oncology staffing requires deep expertise, speed, and specialized knowledge that traditional […]
Specialized Oncology Staffing: How Locum Tenens Bridges the Gap in Cancer Care
The demand for specialized oncology professionals is outpacing supply, creating a pressing staffing challenge for cancer care facilities. As cancer rates rise and patient survival extends, the need for oncological experts continues to grow. However, a nationwide shortage of oncology physicians threatens the ability of healthcare institutions to provide timely, effective treatment. Facilities must embrace […]