Locums/ Temporary Physician Positions Lower

There has been a decrease in demand for temporary physician opportunities. The decrease has been attributed to fewer elective surgeries and also current permanent physicians delaying their retirement.

Publicly traded staffing companies have released their Q3 results and the figures have indicated the decrease in Locums demand. The companies that have been compared are publicly traded companies that provide physicians, nurses, and other staff for hospitals and other medical facilities.

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http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/16/bisc1116.htm