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In a recent conversation with Becker’s Hospital Review, Seema Verma, former CMS Administrator and current executive at Oracle, outlined a bold vision for the future of healthcare—one powered by artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and seamless data exchange. Oracle’s ambition is clear: to create a unified digital ecosystem that delivers “cutting-edge care everywhere,” regardless of geography,
In an era of rising burnout, shifting healthcare models, and increasing demand for autonomy, more physicians are choosing locum tenens as a strategic career move. Once considered a temporary fix, locum tenens has evolved into a respected and rewarding path for clinicians seeking flexibility, purpose, and control over their professional lives. The Numbers Behind the
Tandym Group, a leading staffing firm with deep roots in healthcare and IT, has acquired Entitech Solutions—a software company serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. This strategic move not only expands Tandym’s technology portfolio but also reinforces its commitment to modernizing healthcare staffing, including its growing locum tenens division. Backed by Mill Rock Capital
In a healthcare industry marked by rapid change, rising burnout, and evolving patient needs, many physicians and advanced practice providers are rethinking their professional trajectory. Locum tenens—once seen as a temporary fix—is now emerging as a powerful career pivot strategy. For clinicians seeking flexibility, purpose, and renewed energy, it offers a chance to reinvent their
Three leading U.S. health systems—CommonSpirit Health, Rush University Medical Center, and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)—are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance surgical operations, improve efficiency, and support strategic growth across inpatient and outpatient settings. CommonSpirit Health: System-Wide Optimization with AI CommonSpirit Health, which operates 140 hospitals across 23 states, partnered with LeanTaaS to
In today’s hyper-connected world, social media isn’t just for influencers and celebrities—it’s become a powerful tool for professionals across industries, including medicine. But should doctors use social media professionally? The answer is increasingly yes, with caveats. As healthcare evolves, so does the role of physicians in digital spaces, where they can educate, advocate, and connect
In a major step toward modernizing healthcare delivery, New York State has finalized an emergency rule that allows registered nurses (RNs) to carry out non-patient-specific orders issued by physician assistants (PAs)—a privilege previously reserved for physicians and nurse practitioners. What Changed? Under the new rule, RNs can now follow standing orders from PAs for a
In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the academic and healthcare research communities, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has frozen funding to five elite universities. This could derail hundreds of critical research projects—from cancer studies to infectious disease modeling. Let’s unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and what the data tells us about the
In hospitals across the country, nurse burnout, turnover, and staffing shortages are often traced back to one deceptively simple culprit: scheduling. While it may seem like a logistical task, nurse scheduling has become a frontline issue in workforce management—and healthcare leaders are finally rethinking how it’s done. The Cost of Chaos Traditional scheduling methods—manual spreadsheets,