Optimizing staffing strategies is paramount in an era of rising healthcare costs and tight budgets. An in-house locum program, or internal resource pool, offers a compelling solution for healthcare facilities seeking to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. By reducing reliance on external agencies and leveraging existing talent, hospitals and clinics can reap substantial financial benefits.
Using SEO best practices and targeted content is the key to solving both. In 2025, AI-driven search and natural language processing (e.g., GPT, Gemini) mean recruiters must optimize postings for both humans and algorithms.
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As a healthcare provider or organization, the looming "telehealth policy cliff" is not a distant threat; it's an urgent deadline. On October 1, 2025, critical telehealth flexibilities that have been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire.
In 2025, staffing agencies in healthcare face a dual challenge: finding qualified candidates quickly and controlling recruiting costs. With specialized platforms like DirectShifts, which combine job board functionality with full-service staffing support, agencies can maximize ROI by leveraging both human and AI-driven strategies.
Recruiting top clinicians is one of the biggest challenges for telehealth employers. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, demand for telehealth professionals has skyrocketed post-pandemic, yet finding licensed, experienced, and reliable clinicians remains difficult.
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