Welcome to this week's edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what's next.
- Most patients want their physicians to inquire about non-medical issues, namely their ability to provide adequate food and housing for their families, according to a recent survey – Americans want their doctors to ask about social needs (Healthcare Dive)
- Hiring a new doctor can be expensive, but not having one can also be costly. Understanding these top hiring-related costs can help practices prepare and find the best fit – 10 real costs of hiring a new physician (Health eCareers)
- Want to extend that European vacation into a full-time gig? Here's how you can live and work abroad – 6 ways you can work as a physician while living outside the U.S. (Global Medical Staffing)
- A new study found that differences in the clinical details documented in EHRs may lead to patient safety risks – Variations in physician EHR documentation risk patient safety, cause inefficiencies (Becker's Hospital Review)
- Healthcare is constantly changing. These recommendations will keep your practice up to speed – Embracing change in healthcare: Tips for getting your team on board (Physicians Practice)
Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation's largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare staffing. Lisa has worked in healthcare staffing for more than 18 years.