10/16/2026
The best coverage option isn't always the one organizations use.
In case you missed it, two of our family of companies, LocumTenens.com and Jackson Physician Search, helped lead new research with Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) on rural physician coverage. Locum tenens rated as the strongest short-term option for OB/GYN and general surgery in the survey, yet it's used in only 12% of cases.
Catch up on the full report below.
Some workforce challenges begin long before a position opens.
New research from Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), Jackson Physician Search and LocumTenens.com found that many rural healthcare organizations already anticipate future physician retirements and reduced clinician availability. At the same time, fewer than half have a formal succession plan in place.
The result is that workforce risks often become urgent staffing challenges instead of planned transitions.
This report takes a closer look at rural specialty coverage, succession planning and the strategies healthcare leaders are using to sustain access to care.
Read more: https://ow.ly/VRZR50ZVTt9