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Rethinking Specialist Coverage: Why Virtual and Fractional Models Are the Smarter Long-Term Bet

Locum tenens were never designed to be a long-term coverage strategy. But as hospitals face persistent specialist shortages and financial pressure, many are finding themselves locked into reactive, high-cost staffing models—with limited flexibility and rising operational strain.

In a recent article from Becker’s Healthcare, AmplifyMD CEO Meena Mallipeddi explores how hospitals are reducing reliance on locum tenens by adopting virtual and fractional care models. She outlines two key shifts—fractional coverage and multi-site provider panels—and shares how hospitals are already seeing ROI, stronger workflows, and better use of their existing talent.

Highlights from the article include:

  • When and why to use fractional virtual coverage instead of full-time hires
  • A case study showing 14x ROI and reduced transfers
  • How hub-and-spoke models make specialists more efficient across sites
  • Why technology is essential for clinical quality and team alignment

Read the full article, Rethinking Specialist Coverage: Why Virtual and Fractional Models Are the Smarter Long-Term Bet, here.


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