--- title: MASC Medical Blog | Patricia O. Urquiaga description: Finding all types of healthcare professionals from Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, and lower level health care professionals. --- 305.974.1538 [info@mascmedical.com](mailto:info@mascmedical.com) [![MASC Medical](https://blog.mascmedical.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mascmedical_Sep2016/logo.jpg?width=435&height=94&name=logo.jpg "MASC Medical")](http://mascmedical.com/) ## Patricia O. Urquiaga ### Recent Posts ## [Recruiting for Culture Fit](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/recruiting-for-culture-fit) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) An organizations culture is its core values. [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/recruiting-for-culture-fit) ## [When Is the Right Time to Address Employee Performance Issues?](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-address-employee-performance-issues) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) For some time, it has been stated that employees tend to leave managers vs. companies when they decide to quit/move-on. On top of that, today’s younger generation believes its ok or normal to... [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/when-is-the-right-time-to-address-employee-performance-issues) ## [Considering a Job in the Healthcare Industry? Here are 12 Jobs that Pay Well](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/considering-a-job-in-the-healthcare-industry-here-are-12-jobs-that-pay-well) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) Did you know that healthcare is the [largest source of jobs in the U.S.](https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2018/01/health-care-america-jobs/550079/)? [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/considering-a-job-in-the-healthcare-industry-here-are-12-jobs-that-pay-well) ## [Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills – Which is Most Important to Employers?](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/hard-skills-vs.-soft-skills-which-is-most-important-to-employers) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) There has always been a battle as to which skill is most important – [hard or soft skills](https://vervoe.com/blog/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills-are-eq-and-emotional-intelligence-the-best-predictors-of-success/). Before addressing that question, lets understand the difference between these two skills. [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/hard-skills-vs.-soft-skills-which-is-most-important-to-employers) ## [5 Most Common Mistakes Made by “New” Nurses & How to Overcome Them](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/5-most-common-mistakes-made-by-new-nurses-how-to-overcome-them) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) You graduated from nursing school, passed all your exams, obtained your state license, and finally got a job as an RN. Now it’s time to start your new journey as a nurse. This can be an exciting and... [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/5-most-common-mistakes-made-by-new-nurses-how-to-overcome-them) ## [How to Overcome a Medical Error](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/how-to-overcome-a-medical-error) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) Did you know that when clinicians make a medical error, it will force them likely to suffer burnout, depression, and even suicide? [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/how-to-overcome-a-medical-error) ## [HHS and CMS Join Forces to Create and Unveil Primary Cares Initiative](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/hhs-and-cms-join-forces-to-create-and-unveil-primary-cares-initiative-pci) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) The Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have unveiled the [Primary Cares Initiative (PCI)](https://innovation.cms.gov/Files/x/primary-cares-initiative-onepager.pdf), which includes 5 payment models and 2 types of financial... [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/hhs-and-cms-join-forces-to-create-and-unveil-primary-cares-initiative-pci) ## [4 Ways to Attract and Retain Physicians in Rural Communities](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/4-ways-to-attract-and-retain-physicians-in-rural-communities) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) Many healthcare organizations find it difficult to attract and retain physicians in “smaller” settings, in this case rural communities. This is due to factors such as: physicians not willing to adapt... [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/4-ways-to-attract-and-retain-physicians-in-rural-communities) ## [The Pros of Working with A Physician Recruiter](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/the-pros-of-working-with-a-physician-recruiter) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) Working with a physician recruiter can be time-consuming, but it definitely has its [pros](https://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/article/2388). Here are 3 reasons why you should work with a physician recruiter: [Read More](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/the-pros-of-working-with-a-physician-recruiter) ## [Healthcare Resources](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/healthcare-resources) by [Patricia O. Urquiaga](https://blog.mascmedical.com/old-blog/author/patricia-o-urquiaga) Is your healthcare organization looking for resources and/or solutions to help improve and efficiently manage your physicians? Look no further! Check out MASC Medicals' top 3 resources covering... 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