These days the healthcare community may take for granted that thousands of physicians and advanced practice practitioners serve millions of patients on a temporary basis in facilities nationwide. But it wasn’t always this way.
The locum tenens industry began in 1979, and while its formation has been covered in bits and pieces in various ways for years, there’s never been a comprehensive story of the history of locum tenens – until now.
The Full Treatment
During National Locum Tenens Week (August 14 to 18), Locumpedia will take you on a journey to explore the untold story of how enterprising doctors and business leaders in the 1970s revolutionized healthcare delivery with locum tenens.
From humble beginnings in rural areas such as Battle Mountain, Nevada, to every major metropolitan hospital in America, locum tenens has forever changed the face of healthcare.
Each day of the weeklong celebration, we’ll guide you through the foundation of the industry with stories and commentary that answer some of the burning questions about locum tenens, such as:
- How did temporary physician staffing become a thing?”
- “Who created the locum tenens industry?”
- “Where are they now?”
- “Where was locum tenens first practiced?“
- “Who coined a wacky name like ‘locum tenens,’ anyway!?”
- “Where is the industry headed?”
Weekly Shift
Beginning Monday, August 14, we’ll share with you our extensive research into the evolution of locum tenens, from the heroes of the American frontier in the 1800s to modern-day hospitals, in the process creating a $6 billion healthcare staffing juggernaut.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we’ll share exclusive Q&A interviews with Dr. Therus Kolff and Dr. Alan Kronhaus, co-founders of the modern locum tenens industry, as well as Max Reiboldt, leader of the Coker Group, which had a substantial impact on the industry in the 1980s.
As if that weren’t enough, on Friday, we’ll answer the 25 hottest questions physicians and APPs have about locum tenens questions. Finally (whew!), we’ll spotlight a few outstanding Locum Tenens Week campaigns from leading staffing agencies who specially honored locum tenens providers during Locum Tenens Week 2023.
For months, we’ve worked diligently to put together the first comprehensive narrative of this industry we know and love, and we want to make sure you can access all of this exciting content as soon as it drops.
Mark your calendars for National Locum Tenens Week, and sign up the receive our Locumpedia newsletter so you don’t miss a thing.
