Hancock County (Iowa) Health System is offering $10,000 to anyone who refers a qualified physician who is then hired to practice for the organization. The referral program was created because of a physician shortage in Iowa. Across the nation, high demand for primary or preventative care...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 14, Issue 40
The federal sequester took a 2% bite out of Medicare reimbursements, and healthcare reform and other forces have led to lower inpatient volumes for many providers. Now hospitals are turning to outsourcing to save money, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. Traditionally, hospitals and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 14, Issue 40
We may think that a leader who says “I don’t know” may no longer inspire confidence and may lose the support of his or her troops. However, these words may provide inspiration and motivate teams to perform even better, writes Kevin R. Campbell, MD, FACC, in his October 7 blog post.
The Oklahoma state medical board last week adopted a policy meant to clarify guidelines for the practice of telemedicine. The Oklahoma Medical Board’s position statement defines a face-to-face encounter “by telemedicine,” which can include sessions with approved audio and video devices. The...
Much has been said about the unexpectedly high interest in insurance exchanges, as evidenced by opening-day technical problems in many states. As issues get solved and more people enroll, other aspects of the Affordable Care Act are kicking into gear.
