Durate is a physician scheduling software solution that enables healthcare organizations to efficiently create, manage, and optimize shift schedules while balancing coverage requirements, cost control, and individual provider preferences. It is designed for staffing groups, clinics, and hospitals that need to improve operational coverage, reduce reliance on costly locum tenens staffing, and give physicians greater input into their schedules. Durate fits within the healthcare workforce management and operations software categories, offering rules-based scheduling automation and personalized staffing capabilities. The platform accounts for provider availability, vacation days, and work-life preferences while ensuring that institutional and compliance requirements are met. By maximizing the use of existing staff and anticipating coverage gaps, Durate helps organizations lower supplemental labor costs and maintain consistent patient coverage. Key features and capabilities include: - Automated and customizable schedule generation that applies optimization algorithms to meet coverage needs, respect individual preferences, and account for vacation days. - Custom rule configuration for organizational policies such as maximum consecutive shifts, turnaround requirements, and weekend allocations. - Personalized staffing controls allowing physicians to directly influence their work patterns while maintaining equitable and compliant schedules. - Real-time swap and change management with immediate schedule updates that preserve coverage integrity. - System integrations with payroll and workforce management platforms like UKG/Kronos for streamlined operations. Operational and financial benefits include: - Reduced locum tenens spend by improving utilization of in-house providers and filling shifts in advance. - Increased operational coverage by proactively identifying and addressing potential staffing gaps. - Improved fairness and transparency through consistent application of rules and preferences. - Greater physician satisfaction by integrating personalized scheduling and vacation planning into staffing decisions. - Significant time savings by reducing schedule creation from days or hours to minutes. By combining healthcare-specific scheduling automation, personalized staffing capabilities, and cost reduction strategies, Durate supports organizations in maintaining optimal coverage, lowering external staffing expenses, and improving provider engagement. This makes it a practical solution for modern healthcare workforce optimization.