LocumLife - March 2009 - (Page 1) LocumLife THE MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS INSIGHTS Editorial Editorial & Advertising 106 Milford Street, Suite 105, Salisbury, MD 21804-6966 (410) 749-3200 • (800) 948-8728 • Fax (410) 742-3235 For subscriptions, call (877) 922-2022. GROUP EDITOR Patricia Stille Lederman, plederman@advanstar.com MANAGING EDITOR Coming full circle ince its launch in July 2005, LocumLife has strived to educate readers on the benefits of locum tenens as an alternative to traditional permanent staff positions. We have encouraged you to join this community and experience the flexibility, freedom, and professional and financial rewards that come with regaining control of your career. And, over the years, we have listened to your needs and requests, incorporating new content and creating more ways for you not only to become part of this close-knit group, but also to interact with fellow locum tenens providers and representatives of staffing agencies. In 2008, we updated the look of our website, introduced the LocumLife Digital Edition, and recently redesigned our free, monthly LocumLife e-news to make it more user-friendly and easy to read. This month, we’re pleased to introduce another innovation in information delivery—our first installment of the 360° Network, your guide to the expansive offerings at www.modernmedicine.com, where you’ll find everything from feature stories and insightful interviews to exclusive podcasts, blogs, and the latest healthcare news and clinical updates. The 360° Guide, appearing “INTRODUCING THE on page 4, is your portal to www.modernmedicine.com, 360° NETWORK, a comprehensive blend of content geared toward the another innovation in audiences of LocumLife and the many other healthcare information delivery.” publications of our parent company, Advanstar Communications. Channels—News & Updates, Education, Audio, Community, and Tools—list our multimedia offerings by industry issues and trends, professional considerations, clinical content, practitioners’ insights on the locum tenens lifestyle, and technological tips. In upcoming months, you will be able to follow the 360° Network logo throughout each issue to learn how our feature stories and departments are complemented by additional resources online. To help develop multimedia approaches to the issues most vital to you and to assist with making these enhanced offerings a reality, a dedicated editorial team, the Centralized Content Group, has been established in the North Olmsted, Ohio, office. In order to facilitate interaction between teams, our editorial operations are in the process of moving there. Beginning with the April issue, you’ll meet a new editor-in-chief, Mark Kuhar. I hope you’ll be as forthcoming with Mark and his staff—sharing ideas, stories, feedback, and friendship—as you have been with those of us based in Salisbury, Maryland. Thank you for including us in your lives for the past 4 years. It’s been quite a fun ride—and one that surely will be missed. Take care and best Patricia Stille Lederman wishes, at home and on the road. L L Group Editor plederman@advanstar.com Patricia Cusimano, pcusimano@advanstar.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR Karen Tull, ktull@advanstar.com ART DIRECTOR Christine M. 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Representatives of medical practices and acute care facilities can learn how to integrate locum tenens providers effectively into their staffing mix. Industry trends, available opportunities, and success stories further encourage independent physicians and organizations to connect with staffing companies. www.LocumLife.com MARCH 2009 LocumLife 1 http://www.modernmedicine.com http://www.modernmedicine.com http://www.LocumLife.com http://www.LocumLife.com
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