Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services has opened a pediatric behavioral health center in Gaines Township, Mich., featuring a pediatric psychiatric urgent care center — the first of its kind in the state, NBC affiliate WOOD reported…
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The era of siloed physician staffing is ending. Yet many health systems still manage locums and permanent recruitment separately, creating higher labor costs, longer vacancy windows and fragmented visibility across service lines. Leading organizations are rethinking this approach. In this…
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Teague Morton
Vice President, Permanent Placement, AMN Healthcare
Janet Pilchard
Executive Director Provider Recruitment, Wellstar Health System
Christopher Sizemore, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
Regional Vice President of Operations, Baptist Health System KY & IN
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Fruita, Colo.-based Family Health West opened a behavioral healthcare clinic March 9. The Fruita clinic provides psychological testing for children and adults, therapy for individuals, couples and families, as well as group therapy for seniors with plans to expand, according…