The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations® (NALTO®) has been the voice of and recognized authority for the temporary physician staffing industry since 2001. Its mission is to establish and enforce ethical standards and sound business practices for companies specializing in physician locum tenens recruitment services. The association provides a system for sharing resources among members, offers a formal dispute resolution process through an arbitration committee, and educates healthcare professionals about the benefits of temporary physician staffing and important issues regarding the locum tenens industry.