Strategically Designed Call Relief Built for Long-Term Program Stability

Experienced moonlighting physicians providing reliable night and weekend coverage while reducing call burden across your team.

The Challenges Behind the Call Schedule

Whether your goal is improving retention, expanding patient access, reducing physician burnout, or extending physician careers, call relief can create measurable impact across your program.
5-10
years
Extended Clinical Careers
Noninvasive CardiologyNorth Carolina
~1
day
Reduced Length of Stay
Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyVirginia
52
Additional Clinic Days
Noninvasive CardiologyWisconsin
35-50%
Lower Physician Turnover Risk
Noninvasive CardiologyVirginia

Evidence Supporting Call Redesign

Operational improvements are important, but sustainable programs should also improve physician well-being. When a partner noninvasive cardiology program implemented a Call Relief model, physicians experienced improvements across all three dimensions of physician burnout.

Study Highlights
Significant 5-point median reduction in Emotional Exhaustion
Licensing
Measured using the validated Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS)
Six-month observational follow-up
Improvements were observed across all three domains: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment.
Higher Emotional Exhaustion has been associated with increased odds of reducing professional work effort.1
1Shanafelt TD, et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(4):422–431.

Call Relief in Practice: A Leadership Perspective

Hear how cardiovascular leaders identified call-related challenges, built organizational consensus, and implemented a Call Relief program designed to improve physician well-being and program stability.
Featuring:
James Warner, MD, EdD, FACC
Executive Medical Director,
Centra Heart & Vascular Institute
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From Burnout to Balance MedAxiom white paper

Real-World Evidence of Call Relief

Explore cardiovascular program case studies documenting the implementation of strategic Call Relief programs.
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Not Locums.

Traditional locums are designed to fill immediate staffing gaps. Strategic Call Relief is designed to reduce call burden and support long-term program stability.

Traditional Locums

A Reactive, Short-Term Response

  • Recurring Gaps

    Fills immediate needs but does not address the underlying causes.

  • Rotating Physicians

    Frequent changes in coverage, limited continuity.

  • Reactive Staffing

    Deployed in response to vacancies or coverage crises.

  • Temporary Solution

    Designed for short-term needs, without long-term program impact.

Strategic Call Relief

A Proactive, Long-Term Strategy

  • Design Sustainable Call Coverage

    Reduces call burden and addresses the root causes of coverage gaps.

  • Consistent Physicians

    Experienced moonlighters who integrate with your team over time.

  • Planned Support

    A strategic, structured approach to long-term coverage.

  • Long-Term Stability

    Supports physician well-being, retention, productivity, and program growth.

A National Network Built for Continuity

More than 3,000 cardiology moonlighters across the country, many with academic affiliations, provide specialized expertise and ongoing coverage.
Unlike traditional locums, moonlighters often remain with the same organization for years, creating continuity and familiarity within the programs they serve.
  • Non-invasive Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Telehealth