Source: CompHealth — What Is Locum Tenens Page

Summary

CompHealth's locum tenens explainer, including the company's self-reported origin claim for the staffing category.

Useful Claims

• CompHealth states: "Since its creation in 1979 by CompHealth, locum tenens has gained popularity" among providers and hiring managers.
• Locum tenens physicians work in all 50 states and cover over 75 specialties; the page cites industry statistics that more than 40,000 physicians work locum assignments annually and 94% of U.S. healthcare facilities use locum tenens each year.
• The page lists ways locum tenens helps, including "Strengthens underserved areas" — self-reported positioning, not a third-party audit.
• Footer identifies parent: CHG Management, Inc. CHG Healthcare Company.

Verbatim

"Since its creation in 1979 by CompHealth, locum tenens has gained popularity from providers and appreciation from hiring managers, taking its place as an important component of healthcare today." — What is locum tenens?, industry history paragraph

"Locums physicians work in all 50 states and cover over 75 specialties" — What is locum tenens?, industry statistics block

"More than 40,000 physicians work locum assignments annually" — What is locum tenens?, industry statistics block

"94% of U.S. healthcare facilities use locum tenens each year" — What is locum tenens?, industry statistics block

"CHG Management, Inc. CHG Healthcare Company" — Page footer

Reliability Notes

Self-reported tier. The 1979 creation claim is the company's own telling; it is not corroborated on this page by an independent source.

Related Pages

• CompHealth