Author - Allison Riley

Allison Riley

About the Author

Allison Riley is a public relations professional with more than 10 years experience in healthcare and corporate communications. She lives in New York City with her better half and two wonderful daughters. She and her girls are currently contending for world's slowest recorded stair climb to a fifth-floor apartment, and she enjoys writing so she can just finish her sentence already.

August 21, 2025
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Physician salary report 2025: Incomes are up, but dissatisfaction persists

The 2025 Medscape Physician Compensation Report reveals modest salary growth, widening pay gaps, and rising dissatisfaction among doctors.
The 2025 Medscape Physician Compensation Report reveals modest salary growth, widening pay gaps, and rising dissatisfaction among doctors.
March 24, 2026
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The nurse practitioner's locum tenens guide: Can locum tenens be a long-term career for NPs?

Locum tenens offers nurse practitioners a flexible, fulfilling career path that supports financial and personal growth.
Locum tenens offers nurse practitioners a flexible, fulfilling career path that supports financial and personal growth.
March 17, 2026
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The nurse practitioner's locum tenens guide: How to succeed in a locums assignment

Master locum tenens with these tips on preparing, adapting to new environments, and building relationships for a rewarding experience.
Master locum tenens with these tips on preparing, adapting to new environments, and building relationships for a rewarding experience.
March 10, 2026
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The nurse practitioner's locum tenens guide: Finding a recruiter and reviewing the contract

Learn how NPs can choose the right locum tenens recruiter, evaluate contract terms, and negotiate assignments with confidence.
Learn how NPs can choose the right locum tenens recruiter, evaluate contract terms, and negotiate assignments with confidence.
March 2, 2026
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The nurse practitioner's locum tenens guide: How to choose a locums agency

A practical guide on how to choose the right locums agency, with tips on support, licensing, credentialing, and maximizing assignments.
A practical guide on how to choose the right locums agency, with tips on support, licensing, credentialing, and maximizing assignments.
February 24, 2026
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The nurse practitioner's locum tenens guide: Pay, benefits, and flexibility

Explore locum tenens for NPs: better pay, work-life balance, and professional growth. Is it the right choice for you?
Explore locum tenens for NPs: better pay, work-life balance, and professional growth. Is it the right choice for you?
February 16, 2026
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The nurse practitioner's locum tenens guide: Getting started with locums

This guide to working locum tenens can help you get started, whether you want part-time or full-time locum tenens work.
This guide to working locum tenens can help you get started, whether you want part-time or full-time locum tenens work.
November 24, 2025
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2025 Physician Sentiment Survey: Priorities and pressures shaping job satisfaction

Explore findings from the 2025 Physician Sentiment Survey on engagement, retention, workload, compensation, and technology adoption.
Explore findings from the 2025 Physician Sentiment Survey on engagement, retention, workload, compensation, and technology adoption.
October 16, 2025
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Physician compensation trends: What healthcare leaders need to know now

Insights on physician compensation for healthcare leaders and strategies to improve physician satisfaction, retention, and pay equity.
Insights on physician compensation for healthcare leaders and strategies to improve physician satisfaction, retention, and pay equity.