This acquisition isn't only about business growth. It's about actively addressing the physician burnout crisis in healthcare. To improve patient outcomes and maintain a reliable safety net of care providers, we must ensure the mental wellbeing of our clinicians.
Here are four ways this acquisition improves the work experience for healthcare providers:
1. Enhanced Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
Burnout among healthcare providers is often linked to inflexible work schedules and the intense demands of bureaucratic tasks and patient care. Inlightened's platform enables a wider array of flexible, gig-based, non-patient-facing work opportunities. This approach empowers physicians and APPs to tailor their careers to better fit their personal needs and professional aspirations, leading to improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
2. Diversifying Career Opportunities
The partnership enriches our ability to provide diverse career paths for physicians and APPs with varying career goals at different stages of their careers. By integrating Inlightened's network, we're now equipped to offer roles that go beyond traditional patient-facing positions. This variety can be a breath of fresh air for providers seeking a change from the clinical environment, allowing them to engage in consultancy, advisory roles, or other non-clinical capacities. Such opportunities can rejuvenate their passion for healthcare while mitigating the risks of burnout.
3. Fostering a Supportive and Collaborative Community
Burnout can also stem from a sense of isolation or lack of support within the healthcare sector. By combining the strengths of LocumTenens.com and Inlightened, we're building a more connected and collaborative community of healthcare professionals. This community not only offers job opportunities but also provides a platform for sharing experiences, insights, and innovative practices. Such collaboration can lead to a more supportive work environment, helping to alleviate feelings of isolation and burnout.
4. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Inlightened's dedication to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of its mission. The organization’s team believes that innovation in healthcare is predicated on diversity, and equitable solutions are not created in silos. By bringing a wide range of perspectives and experiences to the table, Inlightened enriches the healthcare environment, removing barriers to knowledgeable insiders and fostering a culture of resilience. This not only enhances the quality of care but also creates a more supportive and understanding workplace for all healthcare professionals.
Adding Inlightened's team and talents to a broader approach to improving the healthcare experience is more than a business development; it's a strategic response to the urgent need to address burnout among healthcare providers. By offering greater flexibility, diverse career paths, and a supportive professional community, we're committed to improving the wellbeing of our physicians and APPs, which is fundamental to the health of our nation's healthcare system.
About the author
Miechia A. Esco
Dr. Miechia Esco is a board-certified locum tenens Vascular Surgeon and Chief Medical Resource Advisor at LocumTenens.com. A physician licensed in 15 U.S. states and territories, Dr. Esco has been practicing locums medicine for over a decade with a focus on delivering high-quality care to underserved communities. She has trained and practiced in various environments, including academia, military medicine and private practice, and holds expertise in vascular surgery and wound care pathologies. Over the course of her career, Dr. Esco has also been instrumental in the enhancement of vascular surgery service lines, helping connect more patients with the care they need.
Dr. Esco utilizes her unique expertise to positively impact the healthcare staffing industry and locum tenens medicine. She has been instrumental in helping advance clinicians, playing a key role in the launch of strategic technology initiatives and in enhancing the clinician and associate experience. Prior to her current role, Dr. Esco served as a consultative member on LocumTenens.com’s Customer Advisory Board for several years. She started her clinical career in private practice and is a former Major in the United States Air Force.
Dr. Esco earned a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology from Hampton University and completed the M.D./PH. D. program (Cell Biology) at Wayne State University. Her postgraduate training in General Surgery was completed at the University of Massachusetts, Thoracic Surgery at Keesler Air Force Base/Biloxi Veterans Affairs Hospital, Vascular Surgery at the Detroit Medical Center and Master of Business Administration from Brandeis University.
Throughout her tenure, Dr. Esco has received various awards and was named National Staffing Employee of the Year by the American Staffing Association in 2023. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Vascular Surgeons and Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society.
