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What Is Locum Insurance? A Guide for Locum Practitioners

Working as a freelance practitioner offers significant perks, including better work-life balance and generous compensation that reflects your years of experience. However, like most self-employed professionals, you must sacrifice employer-provided insurance coverage to get them. Thankfully, locum insurance bridges the gap, providing coverage you’d otherwise lose while pursuing the flexibility you desire in your medical … Read more

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The Best SEO Services For Doctors In 2025

According to a 2024 survey by Tebra, nearly half of all patients look at online reviews before picking a doctor, and one in three judge your care quality based on your website. If your practice doesn’t show up online—or worse, show up with poor reviews or a clunky site—you’re already losing patients before they ever … Read more

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Average Locum Tenens Salary in 2025: Is It Worth It?

Locum tenens is a Latin term meaning “to hold the place of.” In today’s context, it refers to physicians and advanced practitioners who fill in for their peers on a short-term basis across hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Currently, over 50,000 US physicians take on locum tenens assignments annually. If you’re considering joining their ranks, … Read more

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What Is Group Disability Insurance & Is It Worth It?

Group disability insurance is a collective agreement designed to provide financial protection when a member of a defined group becomes unable to work because of a disability or injury. While it doesn’t provide as strong financial protection as private disability insurance, it’s still a valuable insurance tool for any physician. In this guide, we’ll explain … Read more

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4 Top Highest-Paying Alternative Careers for Doctors [2025]

At some point in your career, you might realize that being a doctor is just one part of your professional journey, not the final destination. At Physicians Thrive, we’ve found that many physicians consider career changes—it’s much more common than most doctors realize. We’ve helped physicians pivot into different roles where they probably never have … Read more

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11 Types of CME Courses for Physicians to Know About

In 2023, accredited continuing medical education (CME) programs in the US saw over 68 million learner interactions, a 27% increase from the previous year. This includes more than 26 million physician interactions across live courses, enduring materials, and regularly scheduled sessions. The ACCME 2023 Data Report concludes that this increasing demand for structured, evidence-based continuing … Read more

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How Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs [& The Best Ones]

The demand for locum tenens professionals in healthcare is growing rapidly due to widespread staffing shortages. Nurses, in particular, are constantly under pressure due to the high demand for this role. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing released a fact sheet describing the problem, stating that nursing schools are struggling to expand their capacity … Read more

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A Guide to Selling a Medical Practice in 2025

As the saying goes, “Put your house in order before you start to sell.” That should be your motto when selling a medical practice if you want to avoid delays, mistakes, or even a sales failure. Unlike many other businesses, a medical practice is a personal affair—your skills and knowledge are the most valuable assets … Read more

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Financial Planning for Physicians: Options & How to Choose

As one of the highest earners by occupation, money is never far from a physician’s mind. Depending on what stage you are in your career, you’ll be thinking of ways to make more money, grow what you have, or ensure you have an income when you stop working. This article explores financial planning for physicians … Read more

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A Medical Professional’s Guide to Medical Practice Loans

If you’re a medical professional who aspires to start a private practice, you probably know that your savings alone may not be enough to get you there. You’re likely still paying off hefty student loans. Additionally, factors like your gender and how in-demand your skillset is can determine what you make as a resident. That’s … Read more

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