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 Outsourcing Predicted to Skyrocket
Tips for Outsourcing Marketing Services in Healthcare
Social media is taking the healthcare industry to a whole new level, so much so, that outsourced marketing services is becoming as popular as outsourcing physician services, with many healthcare organizations outsourcing marketing matters. Because marketing and physician services are two completely different animals, it is understandable for … [Read more...]
Social Media and Patient Interaction
Social media has proved to be a must-have tool in most industries. Organizations interact with target audiences using social media platforms, such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. This trend is being used a bit differently in physician services as well as outsourced physician services. While many hospital physicians use social media tools to … [Read more...]
Flu Shot Urged by Physicians
A study has patients questioning whether or not they should get their flu shots this year. After reading numerous articles on this topic, I am confident in saying that the majority of physician services professionals would encourage people to get their flu shots. “I’d encourage everyone to continue to get their influenza vaccinations,” said … [Read more...]
The Latest on Physician-Hospital Alignment
All facets of physician services will experience modifications and changes once the healthcare reform is put in to effect. "Some hospital executives in the past had viewed ASCs as patient care facilities that took surgeries away from hospital operating rooms; the new economics of bundled payments is about moving patients to the most effective … [Read more...]