Author - Heather Stewart

Heather Stewart

About the Author

Heather Stewart is a journalist who frequently covers issues and trends in the healthcare industry.

April 23, 2026
photo of hospital boardroom

How to prevent summer coverage gaps from impacting physicians and patients  

Avoid summer burnout with proactive staffing: Ensure care continuity, support physicians, and use locum tenens for peak season.
Avoid summer burnout with proactive staffing: Ensure care continuity, support physicians, and use locum tenens for peak season.
November 20, 2025
group of HCO executives in the board room

6 ways to strengthen your healthcare organization’s financial health with locums

See how strategic locums use can increase revenue, retain patients, and reduce turnover to strengthen your organization’s finances.
See how strategic locums use can increase revenue, retain patients, and reduce turnover to strengthen your organization’s finances.
May 29, 2025
anesthesiologist in OR

Top 10 highest-paying states for anesthesiologists

Discover the top 10 highest-paying states for anesthesiologists and how you can increase your earnings by working locum tenens assignments.
Discover the top 10 highest-paying states for anesthesiologists and how you can increase your earnings by working locum tenens assignments.
June 27, 2024
Young female physician sits at table and talks with another medical professional

6 post-residency career tips every new doctor needs to know

Here are six post-residency career tips that can help you thrive in your career as a new physician.
Here are six post-residency career tips that can help you thrive in your career as a new physician.
May 9, 2024
Locum tenens surgeon in operating room

How locum tenens works for surgeons

Surgeons are in high demand for locums work, and working temporary assignments — whether on a part-time or full-time basis.
Surgeons are in high demand for locums work, and working temporary assignments — whether on a part-time or full-time basis.
February 12, 2020
PAs & NPs: How to negotiate a higher salary

PAs & NPs: How to negotiate a higher salary

Before you decide to accept or reject a job offer, try to negotiate a higher salary. Here are six tips for negotiating your PA or NP salary.
Before you decide to accept or reject a job offer, try to negotiate a higher salary. Here are six tips for negotiating your PA or NP salary.
July 26, 2023
3 reasons to use a staffing agency for your next job search

3 reasons to use a staffing agency for your next job search

There are pros and cons of using a staffing agency for your next healthcare job search, but a good agency can take all the stress out of a j
There are pros and cons of using a staffing agency for your next healthcare job search, but a good agency can take all the stress out of a j
June 17, 2025
picture of doctor on a computer reading about medical malpractice

What you need to know about CompHealth’s medical malpractice coverage

Here’s what you need to know about CompHealth’s medical malpractice coverage, including what to do in the event of a malpractice claim.
Here’s what you need to know about CompHealth’s medical malpractice coverage, including what to do in the event of a malpractice claim.
April 16, 2025
Healthcare administrators talk with a physician in a hospital room

How to manage your locum agency partners: A guide for recruiters

Effective locum tenens management means streamlining communication and partnering closely with a few trusted agencies.
Effective locum tenens management means streamlining communication and partnering closely with a few trusted agencies.