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HEALTHCARE BLOG FOR PRIVATE PRACTICE PHYSICIANS, LEADERS & CLINICIANS
2026: PA-C Salary Guide
It's 2026 - Stop paying your APPs crappy salaries and then wondering why they leave within a year and a half. Your competitors are paying them more because they see how much money they make the practice and they leverage their skill-set at the top of their scope. Ready to keep your APPs happy and working for you and your patients versus the guys down the road? Here is a guide to what their average pay should reflect in 2026 based on inflation. YES - inflation. Life is expensi
Madison Loomis
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Proactive Hiring Strategies for 2026: Secure Top Talent Before Resignations Hit
Finding the best candidates for healthcare positions is becoming more challenging every year. As 2026 approaches, organizations face a critical moment: many employees plan to wait until after their bonuses are paid before resigning. This creates a wave of resignations that can leave teams understaffed and struggling. The key to staying ahead is to start hiring now, before the rush begins. This blog explains why acting early matters, what to expect in the coming months, and ho
Madison Loomis
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Why Using a Niche Recruiter in Healthcare Is a Competitive Advantage You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you're a healthcare practice - here's a question you may not have considered: Are you working with a recruiter who truly understands...
Madison Loomis
May 15, 20253 min read


Top 10 Growing Private Orthopedic Practices in the USA
Despite consolidation pressures and increasing interest from private equity, many orthopedic groups across the United States are not just...
Madison Loomis
Apr 21, 20253 min read


Resignation Letter Template
The thought of writing a resignation letter can be scary. You may have doubts but you're also probably very excited about the next step...
Madison Loomis
Feb 11, 20252 min read


How to Attract & Hire Healthcare Providers
In today’s candidate-driven market, hiring healthcare providers has become a formidable challenge for many employers. Private practices...
Madison Loomis
Jan 20, 20252 min read


How to Ethically Terminate a Provider or Clinician: Adhering to HR Laws
Terminating a healthcare provider or clinician is a challenging process that requires careful consideration of legal, ethical, and...
Madison Loomis
Jan 6, 20255 min read


Interview Questions for Hiring Managers when Hiring a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Here are key interview questions for a hiring manager looking to hire a Surgical or Clinical PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified) for a...
Madison Loomis
Jan 3, 20254 min read


How to Hire Orthopedic Physicians
Finding the right fit for private practices is harder than ever. Unlike big hospital systems, private practices can’t rely on name...
Madison Loomis
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Top Retirement States for Physicians
Becker's ASC published an interesting article recently about the amount of money needed to retire as a Physician and live comfortably on...
Madison Loomis
Oct 30, 20241 min read


Don't Sell Your Soul - ASCs for Private Practice
As more healthcare procedures shift to outpatient settings, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have emerged as key players in the...
Madison Loomis
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Average cost of recruitment: physicians and advanced practice
The Average Cost of Recruitment for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers: Insights from Staffing Firms Recruiting top talent in...
Madison Loomis
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Top 10 Growing Orthopedic and Spine Practices in 2024
As healthcare continues to evolve, orthopedic and spine practices have become key players in delivering specialized care for...
Madison Loomis
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Physicians: Hospital versus ASC
A July 2023 study by RAND highlights a significant shift in how physicians approach the use of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) when...
Madison Loomis
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Advanced Scope LLC Levels Up
Exciting News: New Logo, Same Commitment to Excellence! As we celebrate our second year in business (wow!), we’ve decided to refresh our...
Madison Loomis
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Nurse Practitioners: Scope of Practice per State
Here’s an overview of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) laws in each state regarding collaborative agreements and the number of NPs per...
Madison Loomis
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Maddie's Story: What Started Advanced Scope
As I write this, I’m approaching two years as the founder and owner of Advanced Scope, a recruitment firm I dreamed of for years but...
Madison Loomis
Sep 3, 20244 min read


The Financial Toll of Unfilled Healthcare Roles for Private Practice
The healthcare staffing crisis isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about finding the right people for the right positions. While the...
Madison Loomis
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Physician Coaching & Retention in Private Practice
Many private practices do not have the proper bandwidth or resources to ensure that their investment in hiring a new physician is...
Madison Loomis
Aug 16, 20242 min read


How Much to Pay for Advanced Practice Recruitment
Are you overpaying or underpaying for hiring? Recruiting midlevel providers, such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants...
Madison Loomis
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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