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CompHealth
The CHG Healthcare agency that says it introduced locum tenens, with claims-made malpractice and lifetime tail, and weekly pay for physicians.
Locum tenens agencies
Barton Associates
Barton Associates is a national locum tenens agency that places physicians, CRNAs, nurse practitioners, physician associates and dentists. It works with hospitals, clinics and other facilities in every state and covers malpractice for eligible assignments.
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The facts, with sources
| Fact | What its own pages say | Read on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facility fees | Price on request Facilities request staff through its clients page. | Barton Associates clients page | |
| Specialties | 12 specialties and 149 subspecialties | Barton Associates home page | |
| Where it staffs | All 50 states | Barton Associates about page | |
| Malpractice coverage | Provided for eligible assignments, with claims support In most cases Barton coordinates and pays for travel, lodging and malpractice coverage, depending on the assignment and the client agreement. | Barton Associates FAQ | |
| Owner | The Barton Companies with Wellhart | Barton Associates about page | |
| Founded | 2001 | Barton Associates about page |
What it costs.
For a facility, Barton Associates does not publish its rates; each assignment is quoted. Facilities request staff through its clients page.
For a physician taking an assignment, this is what Barton Associates's own pages say. Malpractice: provided for eligible assignments, with claims support. In most cases Barton coordinates and pays for travel, lodging and malpractice coverage, depending on the assignment and the client agreement.
Who it fits.
It suits a physician who wants an agency that usually arranges and pays for travel, lodging and malpractice. Facilities request staff through its clients page; rates are not published.
Alternatives.
Three other locum tenens agencies in this directory, chosen by the specialties they serve and the way they charge.
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Price on request
AMN Healthcare
A large healthcare staffing company with a locum tenens division placing physicians nationwide, with malpractice insurance included.
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Price on request
Jackson and Coker
A Jackson Healthcare locum tenens agency placing physicians and advanced practitioners in virtually every major specialty and state.
Questions about Barton Associates.
Who runs Barton Associates, and how long has it been around?
On its own site, Barton Associates names its owner: The Barton Companies with Wellhart. It gives 2001 as its starting year. Every fact on this page links to the page it was read on.
What does Barton Associates cost?
For a facility, Barton Associates does not publish its rates; each assignment is quoted. Facilities request staff through its clients page.
For a physician taking an assignment, this is what Barton Associates's own pages say. Malpractice: provided for eligible assignments, with claims support. In most cases Barton coordinates and pays for travel, lodging and malpractice coverage, depending on the assignment and the client agreement.
What are the alternatives to Barton Associates?
In this directory, the closest matches by specialty and way of charging are CompHealth (price on request), AMN Healthcare (price on request) and Jackson and Coker (price on request). The full table sets all 15 side by side.