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A few key characteristics differentiate good physician leaders from high-performing ones, according to a study of more than 100 physician executives conducted by Witt/Kieffer, Hogan Assessment Systems, and Providence Health & Services. The researchers found that physician leaders that are...

In an effort to improve patient safety and physician wellness, the ACGME implemented duty hour reforms at accredited teaching hospitals to restrict resident duty hours in recent years. In 2003, resident work hours were capped at 80 hours per week averaged over a four-week period, and shift...

In many hospitals, there are simply too few incentives, too little personal satisfaction, and not enough spare time and extra money to be made to readily induce physicians into leadership and administrative roles. To overcome these barriers to entry, the medical staff organization must have an...