It’s no secret that trend in physician services have private practice physicians closing up shop and becoming hospital employees. That trend will likely carry over to physicians specializing in radiology. “Diagnostic Imaging” recently reported that while the future for radiology is bright, that of radiologists might not be. “For radiologists, … [Read more...]
What does the Future Hold for Radiologists?
Healthcare Expert Voices Opinion on Medicare Cuts
In regards to the possible 2% cuts to Medicare, “The Wall Street Journal” recently printed an editorial in which one healthcare expert said that “congress would decree that U.S. medicine must provide the same level of patient care services, but do so for 98 cents on the current government dollar; that dollar is already below actual … [Read more...]
Hospital Physicians Face Insurance Maze
In a recent study, researchers asked a slew of physicians and administrators in private practices within the United States and Canada “how much time they spent each day with insurers and other third-party payers, tracking down information for claims that were denied or incorrectly paid, resolving questions about insurance coverage for prescription … [Read more...]
More Teaching Hospitals to Shorten Resident Hours
New guidelines have more teaching hospitals not only more carefully supervising new residents, but also shortening medical students’ hours; the goal is to promote and provide safety within the physician service sector, according to a recent press release. Georgia Health Sciences University is among the institutions that has eliminated … [Read more...]
Why Physician Compensation has “Flattened”
One reason physician compensation has reached its peak is because of the number of physician employment opportunities offered by hospitals throughout the nation. According to “Becker’s Hospital Review," the Medicus Firm's 2011 Physician Compensation Survey found that "in general, compensation was flat from 2009-2010. The average change in … [Read more...]