Will you need more staff after implementing EHRs?
Don’t assume EHRs will automatically lead to a reduction in staff. While that’s often the case, an organization’s staffing needs “post-EHR” will vary greatly depending on its size and goals. For...
View Article$700 billion in waste: Where’s it coming from — and why?
The recent report that tagged health care waste at roughly $700 billion per year should come as a surprise to no one. But some of the causes of that waste might. The report, by Thomson Reuters,...
View ArticleSurvey results: Compensation levels for medical directors
The 2011 Medical Director Survey provides the latest data on what other hospitals are paying medical directors and physicians with administrative positions. The survey is conducted by the Physician...
View ArticleAnesthesia administration: Court will decide who can do it
Should nurses be allowed to administer anesthesia without a doctor’s supervision? This is a debate that’s been plaguing hospitals around the country. It started in 2001 with a change to Medicare and...
View Article5 strategies for stronger physician-administration partnerships
To handle all the changes coming in health care, hospital execs will have to have solid relationships with their physicians. Here are five strategies to help you form those strong physician...
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