Researchers suggest that a growing number of hospital physicians in the US could be taxing Medicare resources. The study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, is one of the firsts to follow hospitlist patients after they are discharged. Approximately 58,000 patients were studied, and more than a third were cared for by a hospitalist. … [Read more...]
Are Hospital Physicians Increasing Healthcare Spending?
iConsult Allows Physician Correspondence in Real-Time
Computerword, a technology news publication, reported in this month’s issue that a newly launched iPhone application allows members of Sermo, an online physician services network, the capability to communicate and consult with one another. “Sermo Mobile allows members quick and easy access to the knowledge and expertise of leading PCPs and … [Read more...]
Physicians and Hospitals Fear More Cuts
An article featured in today’s Illinois-based newspaper, The State Journal Register, reported that “Tuesday’s debt-reduction package might cause more cuts in Medicare and Medicaid funding; should this occur, poor and elderly residents could find obtaining patient care to be quite challenging.” The story, “Hospitals, physicians worried about … [Read more...]
The Seven Struggles of Physician-Hospital Alignment
With the medical industry already seeing pieces of the healthcare overhaul being implemented, hospitals and physicians are being forced to make quick decisions. Lowering costs, preparing for compensation models (that benefit collaboration), and improving patient care, are some top target areas for hospitals. Physician-hospital alignment is … [Read more...]
Hospital Physicians Confirm that Stress Wears Down the Body
Professionals in the physician services and healthcare sector, in a recent press release, urged Americans to take advantage of the summer months, by planning outside activities, as well as exercising, in order to achieve good health, as well as a state of mental well-being. According to recent studies, healthcare professionals - from hospital … [Read more...]