Hospitals have increasingly acquired physician practices during the past decade, arguing that doing so helps them coordinate care and control costs. However, when hospitals buy physician practices, the result is usually higher hospital prices and increased spending by privately insured...
Thirty-four percent of rural hospitals and 32% of urban hospitals had at least one telehealth application currently in use, and rural and urban hospitals did not differ significantly in overall telehealth implementation rates, according to a Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Policy Brief....
An orthopedic surgeon accused of slapping anesthetized patients on the buttocks and making crude comments about them faces possible criminal charges, and the Syracuse, N.Y. hospital that reportedly ignored staff complaints about his behavior may be sanctioned, according to Syracuse.com. The...
Much has been written about the tasks of leaders and the skills required for leadership; however, it is equally important to understand that the success or failure of leaders is also determined by the personal characteristics of the leader. This concluding piece will examine the "+1," seven...
Clinical staffing along the departmental model emerged with the rise of subspecialties. However, many medical staff leaders are now reevaluating this approach as they seek to streamline their governance processes.
