Medical Technology Improves Patient’s Life

     Some discussions in the medical world highlight the fear that medical technologies have the power to make physicians unnecessary. Today’s norm places such high importance on x-rays, scans, and lab tests, which some fear undercuts the education and the skill of physicians which is indispensible in the medical world.      However, this article reaffirms the need for human interaction. Trevor Prideaux, a 50 year old man from England was born without his left forearm and wears a prosthetic arm. With...

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Get to Know Fidelis Partners and Medestar!

Dan GuvvalaCareer:      • Dan is a Senior Search Consultant at Fidelis Partners where he uses his years of experience to find the right candidates to fulfill opportunities with clients nationwide. Dan enjoys impacting families positively by matching physicians with opportunities providing the highest quality of life for their families.      • Dan’s perseverance and his tenacity are his greatest professional...

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Get to Know Fidelis Partners and Medestar!

Todd CadenheadCareer:      • Todd is a senior recruiting consultant here at Medestar. In his role, he recruits, builds relationships and consults with physicians to help them meet their professional and personal goals. He enjoys being able to discuss the many advantages of locums work with providers.      • His favorite part of his job is being able to build solid and lasting relationships with his providers...

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Emergency Medicine Physicians and Medical Liability Reform

According to an article from Kaiser Health News, the number of emergency room visits rose by about ten percent, or 13 million visits, to more than 136 million visits in 2009. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates this to be the largest increase ever. One factor contributing to this increase has to do with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act passed in 1986. This act requires hospitals to provide emergency services to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay for medical services rendered. The law, in and of itself,...

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Get to Know Fidelis Partners and Medestar!

Angela StockfordCareer:Angela is a Senior Search Consultant here at Fidelis Partners, and strives to match each candidate with the best opportunity for them. She most enjoys being able to help others make positive changes in their lives by fitting them with the right opportunity. Angela has been in the industry for five years, and has been a valued member of the Fidelis team for more than a year. Her greatest professional strengths are her ability...

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5 Best and Worst States to Practice Medicine

The Best States to Practice Medicine:                   The Worst States to Practice Medicine: 5.) Georgia                                                            ...

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Get to Know us: Nick Rogers, Director of Recruiting

For this week's team member biography, we'd like to introduce you to Nick Rogers, Director of Recruiting at Medestar. Nick Rogers Career:As Director of Recruiting at Medestar, Nick not only maintains his relationships with his current providers, but he also continually searches for new providers looking for locum tenens work. Perhaps his most important role as Director of Recruiting is helping lead his team toward success and being a source for...

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Nontraditional Treatment Approach for a Nontradtional Man

     As the news of Steve Jobs’ passing continues to be a trending topic worldwide, it also brings attention to his health issue.  The co-founder of Apple, Inc. was the visionary behind many technological devices we use daily: the personal computer, the iPhone, the iPad.  While Jobs created a larger than life Apple empire, he maintained a low profile concerning his fight against pancreatic cancer.  In 2003, he...

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