{"id":54277,"date":"2026-02-01T12:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T18:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/healthcare\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T19:33:28","slug":"locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Locum Tenens Sourcing Playbook (48-Hour Fill Framework)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"false\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hc.heartbeat.ai\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/02\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook-7d751e21.png.webp\" alt=\"54276\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Locum tenens sourcing playbook<\/h1>\n<p><strong>By Ben Argeband, Founder &amp; CEO of Heartbeat.ai<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Battle-tested recruiter playbook\u2014fast, calm, specific.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Locums is a speed game. The first recruiter to reach a real decision-maker number, at the right time, with a clean offer summary usually wins\u2014because the clinician is already getting hit from multiple directions. This <strong>locum tenens sourcing playbook<\/strong> is built for placement speed, connectability, and workflow fit (not \u201cmore activity\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>Two realities drive the workflow: (1) early outreach wins, and (2) many clinicians aren\u2019t reachable via LinkedIn, so your channel mix and data hygiene matter more than your pitch deck. Heartbeat.ai helps reduce wasted dials with <strong>ranked mobile numbers by answer probability<\/strong> and <strong>line tested<\/strong> contact data\u2014so your team spends time talking, not guessing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >What&rsquo;s on this page:<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Who_this_is_for\" title=\"Who this is for\">Who this is for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Quick_Answer\" title=\"Quick Answer\">Quick Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Framework_The_48-Hour_Fill_Framework_Build_%E2%86%92_Burst_responsibly_%E2%86%92_Book_%E2%86%92_Backfill\" title=\"Framework: The 48-Hour Fill Framework: Build \u2192 Burst (responsibly) \u2192 Book \u2192 Backfill\">Framework: The 48-Hour Fill Framework: Build \u2192 Burst (responsibly) \u2192 Book \u2192 Backfill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step-by-step_method\" title=\"Step-by-step method\">Step-by-step method<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_0_Prep_Define_the_%E2%80%9C60-second_offer%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Step 0 (Prep): Define the \u201c60-second offer\u201d\">Step 0 (Prep): Define the \u201c60-second offer\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_0A_Client_intake_checklist_What_you_need_in_5_minutes\" title=\"Step 0A (Client intake checklist): What you need in 5 minutes\">Step 0A (Client intake checklist): What you need in 5 minutes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_1_Build_Create_a_reachable_target_list_in_20%E2%80%9340_minutes\" title=\"Step 1 (Build): Create a reachable target list in 20\u201340 minutes\">Step 1 (Build): Create a reachable target list in 20\u201340 minutes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_2_Verify_Reduce_dead_numbers_before_you_dial\" title=\"Step 2 (Verify): Reduce dead numbers before you dial\">Step 2 (Verify): Reduce dead numbers before you dial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_2A_Refresh_rules_SOP_When_to_refresh_and_what_to_refresh_first\" title=\"Step 2A (Refresh rules SOP): When to refresh and what to refresh first\">Step 2A (Refresh rules SOP): When to refresh and what to refresh first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_3_Burst_responsibly_Run_a_2-channel_sequence_in_tight_windows\" title=\"Step 3 (Burst responsibly): Run a 2-channel sequence in tight windows\">Step 3 (Burst responsibly): Run a 2-channel sequence in tight windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_4_Book_Convert_interest_into_a_submittal_fast\" title=\"Step 4 (Book): Convert interest into a submittal fast\">Step 4 (Book): Convert interest into a submittal fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_4A_Use_cases_Where_this_playbook_works_best\" title=\"Step 4A (Use cases): Where this playbook works best\">Step 4A (Use cases): Where this playbook works best<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Step_5_Backfill_Keep_the_bench_warm_without_spamming\" title=\"Step 5 (Backfill): Keep the bench warm without spamming\">Step 5 (Backfill): Keep the bench warm without spamming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Micro-Asset_48-Hour_Timeline\" title=\"Micro-Asset: 48-Hour Timeline\">Micro-Asset: 48-Hour Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Weighted_Checklist\" title=\"Weighted Checklist:\">Weighted Checklist:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Outreach_Templates\" title=\"Outreach Templates:\">Outreach Templates:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Template_1_20-second_voicemail_urgent_coverage\" title=\"Template 1: 20-second voicemail (urgent coverage)\">Template 1: 20-second voicemail (urgent coverage)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Template_2_Short_email_decision-grade\" title=\"Template 2: Short email (decision-grade)\">Template 2: Short email (decision-grade)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Template_3_Follow-up_message_close_the_loop\" title=\"Template 3: Follow-up message (close the loop)\">Template 3: Follow-up message (close the loop)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Template_4_Referral_ask_high-yield\" title=\"Template 4: Referral ask (high-yield)\">Template 4: Referral ask (high-yield)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Common_pitfalls\" title=\"Common pitfalls\">Common pitfalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#How_to_improve_results\" title=\"How to improve results\">How to improve results<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Define_the_metrics_use_consistent_denominators\" title=\"Define the metrics (use consistent denominators)\">Define the metrics (use consistent denominators)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Measurement_instructions_what_to_track_weekly\" title=\"Measurement instructions (what to track weekly)\">Measurement instructions (what to track weekly)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Bench_tagging_schema_so_your_ATSCRM_stays_usable\" title=\"Bench tagging schema (so your ATS\/CRM stays usable)\">Bench tagging schema (so your ATS\/CRM stays usable)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Disposition_taxonomy_so_your_data_gets_better_every_week\" title=\"Disposition taxonomy (so your data gets better every week)\">Disposition taxonomy (so your data gets better every week)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#What_to_change_next_week_lookup_table\" title=\"What to change next week (lookup table)\">What to change next week (lookup table)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Legal_and_ethical_use\" title=\"Legal and ethical use\">Legal and ethical use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Evidence_and_trust_notes\" title=\"Evidence and trust notes\">Evidence and trust notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#How_many_outreach_attempts_should_I_expect_per_locums_placement\" title=\"How many outreach attempts should I expect per locums placement?\">How many outreach attempts should I expect per locums placement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Whats_a_good_connect_rate_for_locums_recruiting_calls\" title=\"What\u2019s a good connect rate for locums recruiting calls?\">What\u2019s a good connect rate for locums recruiting calls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Should_I_rely_on_LinkedIn_for_locums_sourcing\" title=\"Should I rely on LinkedIn for locums sourcing?\">Should I rely on LinkedIn for locums sourcing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#How_do_I_avoid_wasting_dials_on_dead_numbers\" title=\"How do I avoid wasting dials on dead numbers?\">How do I avoid wasting dials on dead numbers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#What_should_I_say_in_the_first_message_for_urgent_coverage\" title=\"What should I say in the first message for urgent coverage?\">What should I say in the first message for urgent coverage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#Next_steps\" title=\"Next steps\">Next steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/physician-recruiting\/locum-tenens-sourcing-playbook\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_this_is_for\"><\/span>Who this is for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is for <strong>Locum tenens recruiters who need to fill coverage fast and can\u2019t afford dead numbers.<\/strong> If you\u2019re measured on speed-to-submittal, submittal-to-accept, and margin protection, this is the workflow.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agency recruiters running multiple urgent reqs at once<\/li>\n<li>In-house locums teams supporting hospitals, groups, and MSOs<\/li>\n<li>Recruiting leaders who need a repeatable 48-hour operating cadence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer\"><\/span>Quick Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Core Answer<\/dt>\n<dd>A locum tenens sourcing playbook is a 48-hour workflow to find, verify, contact, and book clinicians fast\u2014prioritizing reachable numbers, tight messaging, and rapid refresh.<\/dd>\n<dt>Key Statistic<\/dt>\n<dd><strong>Heartbeat observed typicals:<\/strong> 100\u2013200 outreach attempts per placement typical; connect rate ~10% typical; include \u201cspeed-to-submittal\u201d measurement.<\/dd>\n<dt>Best For<\/dt>\n<dd>Locum tenens recruiters who need to fill coverage fast and can\u2019t afford dead numbers.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Compliance &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This method is for legitimate recruiting outreach only. Always respect candidate privacy, opt-out requests, and local data laws. Heartbeat does not provide medical advice or legal counsel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>TL;DR operating cadence (48 hours):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Build<\/strong> a reachable list (mobile + verified email, opt-outs suppressed) before you start dialing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burst responsibly<\/strong> in two tight call blocks on Day 1, with short follow-ups that are easy to answer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit same-day<\/strong> when you get interest; don\u2019t let \u201cpaperwork later\u201d kill momentum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh fast<\/strong> when you see repeated non-connects or bounces; don\u2019t grind bad data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Framework_The_48-Hour_Fill_Framework_Build_%E2%86%92_Burst_responsibly_%E2%86%92_Book_%E2%86%92_Backfill\"><\/span>Framework: The 48-Hour Fill Framework: Build \u2192 Burst (responsibly) \u2192 Book \u2192 Backfill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This framework is designed for urgent credentialed coverage where the constraint is time, not \u201ccandidate supply.\u201d You\u2019re managing three bottlenecks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reachability<\/strong>: can you actually connect (phone\/email) without burning hours?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarity<\/strong>: can a clinician decide \u201cyes\/no\/maybe\u201d in under 60 seconds?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Momentum<\/strong>: can you move from first contact to submittal before the market shifts?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The trade-off is\u2026<\/strong> you\u2019ll do less \u201cperfect\u201d research per person and more disciplined verification + sequencing so you can talk to the right 20 people today instead of the wrong 200 this week.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_method\"><\/span>Step-by-step method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_0_Prep_Define_the_%E2%80%9C60-second_offer%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Step 0 (Prep): Define the \u201c60-second offer\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you source, write the offer summary you can read on a voicemail and paste into a message. Keep it to decision-grade facts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialty + setting (ED, inpatient, clinic, tele, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Dates + schedule pattern + call expectations<\/li>\n<li>Location + travel expectations<\/li>\n<li>Rate structure (or \u201crate depends on schedule; can you share your target?\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>Licensure requirement (state(s)) and start date constraint<\/li>\n<li>Credentialing readiness (CV current, references available, clean file)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_0A_Client_intake_checklist_What_you_need_in_5_minutes\"><\/span>Step 0A (Client intake checklist): What you need in 5 minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Exact dates and whether they are flexible<\/li>\n<li>Shift times, schedule pattern, and call expectations<\/li>\n<li>Setting and scope (procedures, inpatient\/clinic mix, patient volume expectations if known)<\/li>\n<li>License requirement (must-have vs nice-to-have states)<\/li>\n<li>Start constraint (what is the real \u201cmust start by\u201d date)<\/li>\n<li>Submission requirements (CV format, references, any logs, interview steps)<\/li>\n<li>Who can say \u201cyes\u201d on rate and schedule changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not over-explain. Your goal is a reply or a 3-minute call.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Build_Create_a_reachable_target_list_in_20%E2%80%9340_minutes\"><\/span>Step 1 (Build): Create a reachable target list in 20\u201340 minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Build a list optimized for contactability, not just \u201cnames.\u201d If you\u2019re starting from scratch, use a provider index to anchor identity, then layer contact channels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start with a baseline identity source (e.g., NPI registry) to reduce duplicates and mis-matches.<\/li>\n<li>Filter by specialty, state license footprint, and any recent activity signals you trust.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize records with mobile + email present and recent verification signals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need a fast starting point, use Heartbeat\u2019s locums-specific pages to get to a workable list quickly: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/locum-tenens-physician-contact-data\/\">locum tenens physician contact data<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/locum-tenens-physician-database\/\">locum tenens physician database<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Verify_Reduce_dead_numbers_before_you_dial\"><\/span>Step 2 (Verify): Reduce dead numbers before you dial<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Locums outreach fails when your \u201cactivity\u201d is mostly wrong numbers, gatekeepers, or non-working emails. Do a quick verification pass so your first hour produces conversations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: prioritize mobile; deprioritize switchboards and clinic main lines for urgent coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: prefer personal\/professional addresses over generic clinic inboxes for speed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suppression<\/strong>: remove anyone who opted out, asked not to be contacted, or is clearly out-of-scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Buying static lists is risky because of decay. The modern standard is Access + Refresh + Verification + Suppression.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2A_Refresh_rules_SOP_When_to_refresh_and_what_to_refresh_first\"><\/span>Step 2A (Refresh rules SOP): When to refresh and what to refresh first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use refresh rules to stop burning call blocks on decayed data. Keep it simple and consistent across reps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refresh trigger (phone):<\/strong> after two separate \u201cno connect\u201d outcomes on the same number (different time windows), refresh the phone field before attempt #3.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh trigger (email):<\/strong> after one bounce, refresh the email field before sending again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh trigger (role change):<\/strong> if you learn they changed groups\/locations, refresh employer + preferred contact channel immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Refresh order (fastest impact):<\/strong> mobile number \u2192 primary email \u2192 employer\/location \u2192 specialty tags\/notes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Burst_responsibly_Run_a_2-channel_sequence_in_tight_windows\"><\/span>Step 3 (Burst responsibly): Run a 2-channel sequence in tight windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cBurst\u201d here means a controlled, compliant burst to a prioritized list\u2014never indiscriminate volume. Use two channels so you can recover if one fails (e.g., phone doesn\u2019t connect but email lands). Keep it in small, prioritized batches you can actually work. If you don\u2019t have consent for a channel, don\u2019t use it\u2014stick to call + email.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pass 1 (Hour 0\u20132)<\/strong>: call + voicemail + short email<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pass 2 (Hour 4\u20138)<\/strong>: second call attempt + short follow-up (1:1 only, per policy\/consent; stop on opt-out)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pass 3 (Day 2)<\/strong>: final call attempt + \u201cclose the loop\u201d message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep every message decision-oriented: dates, setting, location, and the one question that moves it forward (\u201cAre you available?\u201d or \u201cWho in your circle is open?\u201d).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Book_Convert_interest_into_a_submittal_fast\"><\/span>Step 4 (Book): Convert interest into a submittal fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When a clinician bites, your job is to remove friction. Don\u2019t make them repeat themselves.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm availability and any hard stops (dates, call, travel)<\/li>\n<li>Confirm license status and readiness items (CV, references, any logs if needed)<\/li>\n<li>Lock next action in the same call: \u201cI\u2019ll send a 3-line summary + request for CV; can you reply within 30 minutes?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Time math example (no fantasy numbers):<\/strong> If your team\u2019s observed typical is <strong>100\u2013200 outreach attempts per placement<\/strong> and your typical <strong>connect rate is ~10%<\/strong>, you\u2019re looking at roughly 10\u201320 connected calls to land one placement. If you waste half your attempts on dead numbers, you double the time to get those conversations\u2014your speed-to-submittal slips, and margin gets pressured by competitors who connected first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4A_Use_cases_Where_this_playbook_works_best\"><\/span>Step 4A (Use cases): Where this playbook works best<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ED weekend coverage<\/strong>: clinicians decide fast; lead with dates, shift times, and call expectations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inpatient block coverage<\/strong>: lead with rounding\/census expectations and whether nights are included.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clinic coverage<\/strong>: lead with clinic hours, patient mix, and whether procedures are expected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rural travel assignment<\/strong>: lead with travel expectations, lodging, and schedule pattern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Backfill_Keep_the_bench_warm_without_spamming\"><\/span>Step 5 (Backfill): Keep the bench warm without spamming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Backfill is how you stop living in panic mode. Every urgent fill should create a reusable micro-bench for the next one.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tag clinicians by \u201cready now,\u201d \u201cnext 30\u201360,\u201d \u201cseasonal,\u201d and \u201cnever again\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Store preference notes (schedule, travel radius, rate floor, settings)<\/li>\n<li>Refresh contact points on a cadence (for example: weekly for \u201cready now,\u201d and less frequently for the broader bench, per your policy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For list-building mechanics, see: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/how-to-build-a-locums-call-list\/\">how to build a locums call list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Micro-Asset_48-Hour_Timeline\"><\/span>Micro-Asset: 48-Hour Timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Visual note (for your team doc):<\/strong> Add a simple \u201c48-hour timeline diagram\u201d with three swim lanes: Sourcing, Outreach, Submittal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Time window<\/th>\n<th>Goal<\/th>\n<th>What you do<\/th>\n<th>What you capture in CRM<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Hour 0\u20131<\/td>\n<td>Build a reachable list<\/td>\n<td>Pull targets; prioritize mobile + verified email; suppress opt-outs<\/td>\n<td>Source, specialty, state(s), channel availability, opt-out status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hour 1\u20133<\/td>\n<td>First conversations<\/td>\n<td>Call block #1 + voicemail + short email<\/td>\n<td>Disposition (no answer\/answered\/not interested), best time to call<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hour 3\u20138<\/td>\n<td>Recover non-connects<\/td>\n<td>Call block #2; follow-up message (1:1 only, per policy\/consent); ask for referrals<\/td>\n<td>Referral names, relationship notes, permission\/consent notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hour 8\u201324<\/td>\n<td>Submittals<\/td>\n<td>Collect CV + availability; confirm readiness; submit<\/td>\n<td>Speed-to-submittal timestamp, missing items, next step owner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hour 24\u201348<\/td>\n<td>Close or backfill<\/td>\n<td>Final attempts; alternate candidates; refresh list if needed<\/td>\n<td>Outcome, reason lost, what to change next time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weighted_Checklist\"><\/span>Weighted Checklist:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Uniqueness hook (CHECKLIST):<\/strong> Use this weighted checklist to decide whether to (A) dial now, (B) refresh data, or (C) stop and rebuild the list. It\u2019s designed for urgent locum tenens coverage where dead numbers are the hidden tax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scoring:<\/strong> Add points; if total &lt; 8, refresh before you burn a call block.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>+3<\/strong> Mobile number present and <strong>line tested<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>+2<\/strong> Email looks usable (not a generic clinic inbox; no obvious typos)<\/li>\n<li><strong>+2<\/strong> Clear specialty + setting match to the req<\/li>\n<li><strong>+1<\/strong> Multi-state license footprint fits your start-date constraint<\/li>\n<li><strong>+1<\/strong> Prior locum history or \u201copen to locums\u201d signal in notes<\/li>\n<li><strong>+1<\/strong> Prior positive interaction or referral path exists<\/li>\n<li><strong>-3<\/strong> Prior opt-out or \u201cdo not contact\u201d note (stop; respect <strong>opt-out<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>-2<\/strong> Only switchboard\/clinic main line available (low speed for urgent coverage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Call block math table note (for your team doc):<\/strong> Add a compact table that maps \u201ctargets per call block\u201d to your observed connect rate so reps stop under-building lists.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outreach_Templates\"><\/span>Outreach Templates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>How to use:<\/strong> Replace bracketed fields, keep it short, and stop if the clinician opts out. These are 1:1 recruiting templates, not broadcast guidance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_1_20-second_voicemail_urgent_coverage\"><\/span>Template 1: 20-second voicemail (urgent coverage)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Script:<\/strong> \u201cHi Dr. [Last], this is [Name]. I\u2019m staffing a <strong>locum tenens<\/strong> [specialty] need in [city\/state] for [dates]. Schedule is [pattern], call is [yes\/no]. If you\u2019re open, call me at [number]. If not, who\u2019s the best person you trust for this window? Again, [number].\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_2_Short_email_decision-grade\"><\/span>Template 2: Short email (decision-grade)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> Locums [Specialty] \u2014 [Dates] \u2014 [City]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Body:<\/strong> \u201cDr. [Last] \u2014 quick check. I\u2019m covering a locums [specialty] need in [city\/state] for [dates]. Setting: [setting]. Schedule\/call: [details]. If you\u2019re available, what\u2019s your target rate and best number to reach you today? If you\u2019re not available, are you comfortable referring a colleague?\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_3_Follow-up_message_close_the_loop\"><\/span>Template 3: Follow-up message (close the loop)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cClosing the loop on the [city] [dates] coverage. If you\u2019re a no, just reply \u2018pass\u2019 and I\u2019ll stop. If you\u2019re a maybe, what would make it workable (dates\/rate\/schedule)?\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Template_4_Referral_ask_high-yield\"><\/span>Template 4: Referral ask (high-yield)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re not open, who\u2019s the one clinician you\u2019d trust to cover this? I\u2019ll keep it respectful, and you can tell me if you want your name mentioned.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_pitfalls\"><\/span>Common pitfalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Over-dialing bad data<\/strong>: If your first call block is mostly no-answers and wrong numbers, you\u2019re not \u201cbehind,\u201d you\u2019re mis-allocated. Refresh before you grind.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long messages<\/strong>: If your voicemail\/email needs scrolling, it won\u2019t convert. Dates + setting + schedule + one question.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No suppression discipline<\/strong>: Ignoring <strong>opt-out<\/strong> requests creates compliance risk and damages deliverability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single-channel dependence<\/strong>: Phone-only or email-only makes you fragile. Use a tight two-channel sequence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow submittal mechanics<\/strong>: Interest decays fast. If you can\u2019t submit same-day, you\u2019ll lose to someone who can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_results\"><\/span>How to improve results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_the_metrics_use_consistent_denominators\"><\/span>Define the metrics (use consistent denominators)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Connect Rate<\/strong> = connected calls \/ total dials (e.g., per 100 dials).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed-to-submittal<\/strong> = elapsed time from first outbound attempt (first dial\/email) to first complete submittal sent to the client (report in hours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurement_instructions_what_to_track_weekly\"><\/span>Measurement instructions (what to track weekly)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Measure this by\u2026<\/strong> logging every outbound attempt with a timestamp and disposition, then reporting (1) connect rate per 100 dials, (2) speed-to-submittal in hours, and (3) attempts-per-placement (your observed typical range).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Per rep, per week<\/strong>: total dials, connected calls, connect rate, and median speed-to-submittal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Per req<\/strong>: time of first outbound, time of first connected call, time of first submittal, outcome<\/li>\n<li><strong>Per list source<\/strong>: connect rate and \u201cwrong number\u201d rate so you know what to refresh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bench_tagging_schema_so_your_ATSCRM_stays_usable\"><\/span>Bench tagging schema (so your ATS\/CRM stays usable)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Status<\/strong>: Ready now \/ Next 30\u201360 \/ Seasonal \/ Not a fit<\/li>\n<li><strong>License states<\/strong>: active states + \u201cwilling to add\u201d notes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preferred channel<\/strong>: call \/ email (and any channel restrictions)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best call window<\/strong>: time zone + preferred times<\/li>\n<li><strong>Settings<\/strong>: ED \/ inpatient \/ clinic \/ tele + procedures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rate notes<\/strong>: target range notes (if shared) and flexibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance<\/strong>: consent notes (if applicable) + opt-out flag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disposition_taxonomy_so_your_data_gets_better_every_week\"><\/span>Disposition taxonomy (so your data gets better every week)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Disposition<\/th>\n<th>What it means<\/th>\n<th>Next action<\/th>\n<th>Refresh?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>No answer<\/td>\n<td>No connection on this attempt<\/td>\n<td>Retry in a different call window; keep message short<\/td>\n<td>After repeated non-connects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wrong number<\/td>\n<td>Data decay or mismatch<\/td>\n<td>Stop dialing that number; source a new mobile<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gatekeeper only<\/td>\n<td>Main line\/switchboard friction<\/td>\n<td>Switch to mobile\/email; ask for best direct channel<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interested<\/td>\n<td>Potential match<\/td>\n<td>Collect availability + readiness items; set submittal ETA<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Not interested<\/td>\n<td>Not a fit now<\/td>\n<td>Ask for referral; tag preferences; set future check-in<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opt-out<\/td>\n<td>Do not contact request<\/td>\n<td>Confirm suppression across channels<\/td>\n<td>Suppress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_change_next_week_lookup_table\"><\/span>What to change next week (lookup table)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\" style=\"overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;width:100%\">\n<table class=\"separated-content\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>If you see this<\/th>\n<th>It usually means<\/th>\n<th>Change next week<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Low connect rate (per 100 dials)<\/td>\n<td>Bad numbers, wrong channel, or wrong call windows<\/td>\n<td>Refresh phone fields sooner; shift call windows; prioritize mobile over switchboards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connects happen but speed-to-submittal is slow (hours)<\/td>\n<td>Submittal mechanics are the bottleneck<\/td>\n<td>Pre-send a 3-line offer summary; collect CV\/readiness items on the first live call<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>High \u201cwrong number\u201d dispositions<\/td>\n<td>Source decay or identity mismatch<\/td>\n<td>Change list source; anchor identity to NPI; tighten suppression and refresh rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_and_ethical_use\"><\/span>Legal and ethical use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Locums outreach has to be fast <em>and<\/em> respectful. Build your process around legitimate interest recruiting, clear identification, and honoring preferences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consent and preferences<\/strong>: document <strong>consent<\/strong> where applicable, and always honor <strong>opt-out<\/strong> requests across channels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calling\/texting rules<\/strong>: your policies should align with applicable laws and carrier rules; TCPA is a common baseline reference for U.S. outreach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automation caution<\/strong>: this playbook does not provide automated dialing or mass messaging guidance; keep outreach targeted and policy-driven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/general\/telephone-consumer-protection-act-1991-tcpa\">FCC TCPA overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence_and_trust_notes\"><\/span>Evidence and trust notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What we\u2019re relying on here is operational reality: locums fills are won by reachability + speed-to-submittal, and list decay is constant. For how Heartbeat.ai evaluates data quality, verification, and suppression, see our <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/resources\/trust-methodology\/\">trust methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identity baseline reference (U.S.): <a href=\"https:\/\/nppes.cms.hhs.gov\/\">NPPES NPI Registry<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Calling\/texting baseline reference (U.S.): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/general\/telephone-consumer-protection-act-1991-tcpa\">Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) overview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_outreach_attempts_should_I_expect_per_locums_placement\"><\/span>How many outreach attempts should I expect per locums placement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Plan around your observed typical. <strong>Heartbeat observed typicals<\/strong> include 100\u2013200 outreach attempts per placement; your number depends on specialty, location, and data quality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_good_connect_rate_for_locums_recruiting_calls\"><\/span>What\u2019s a good connect rate for locums recruiting calls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the definition consistently: <strong>Connect Rate = connected calls \/ total dials<\/strong> (per 100 dials). <strong>Heartbeat observed typicals<\/strong> include connect rate ~10% typical, but your goal is improvement via better numbers and better call windows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_rely_on_LinkedIn_for_locums_sourcing\"><\/span>Should I rely on LinkedIn for locums sourcing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use it as one signal, not the backbone. Many clinicians aren\u2019t reachable there, and urgent coverage needs direct channels (phone\/email) with verification and suppression.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_avoid_wasting_dials_on_dead_numbers\"><\/span>How do I avoid wasting dials on dead numbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Prioritize line-tested mobile numbers, suppress opt-outs, and use refresh rules (for example: refresh after repeated non-connects or after a bounce). Track \u201cwrong number\u201d as a data-quality KPI by source.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_say_in_the_first_message_for_urgent_coverage\"><\/span>What should I say in the first message for urgent coverage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dates, setting, schedule\/call, location, and one question. Use the templates above and keep it decision-grade so a clinician can respond quickly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_steps\"><\/span>Next steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you need reachable contact coverage fast, <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/signup\">start free search &amp; preview data<\/a> in Heartbeat.ai.<\/li>\n<li>Then review: <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/locum-tenens-physician-contact-data\/\">locum tenens physician contact data<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/provider-contact-data\/locum-tenens-physician-database\/\">locum tenens physician database<\/a> to align on workflow fit.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re evaluating economics and workflow, see <a href=\"https:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/pricing\">Heartbeat pricing<\/a> (and compare it to the cost of wasted call blocks).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><b>About the Author<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/heartbeat.ai\/resources\/author\/ben-argeband\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben Argeband<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Founder and CEO of Swordfish.ai and Heartbeat.ai. 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