While a notable number of professionals practicing physician services continue to make that significant switch that takes them from private practices to larger hospitals and healthcare systems, industry stakeholders, policy makers, health systems, and even patient advocates must also prepare for significant changes. “As physicians migrate from … [Read more...]
Healthcare Reform Forces Many to Change and Adapt
Antibiotic Craze Gains Federal Attention in U.S. Hospitals
Physicians understand that drug-resistant bacteria cannot be remedied by antibiotics, yet the number of patients mistreated with antibiotics in America is increasing so quickly that federal officials have designed two programs to help correct the problem. The programs, put in to place by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are … [Read more...]
Redesigned ACOs More Physician-Friendly
Hospital physicians, outsourced physicians and most other patient care providers have expressed mixed feelings about anticipated changes to Medicare Accountable Care Organizations. However, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently redesigned ACOs, making them more physician-friendly. “As many as 270 ACO networks are expected to … [Read more...]
Physician Outsourcing Predicted to Skyrocket
There’s no question – in the unpredictable, yet dynamic, world of healthcare, physician outsourcing is becoming a popular outlet among hospitalists. Considering the increasing shortages of hospital physicians, economic pressures, and advances in tele-medicine, it’s no wonder the number of hospitals partnering with companies that offer outsourced … [Read more...]
Physician-Hospital Employed Model Gains Momentum
Healthcare experts are predicting the physician-hospital employed model will likely continue to be a top trend in the healthcare industry for the next several years. “Healthcare organizations are eager to augment market share and leverage large numbers of employed physicians for payer rate negotiations. That, coupled with the growing rate of … [Read more...]