In a recent “Fierce Healthcare” article, the following three laws should be considered by both hospital physicians and physicians placed in hospitals, through outsourced physician services. • The Stark Law prevents a physician from making patient referrals to organizations in which he or she has a financial relationship. But there is an … [Read more...]
Laws that Hospital Physicians Should Consider
More Physicians Partnering with Outsourcing Companies
Many physicians find that receiving the correct reimbursement (from the first billing submission for services rendered) to be a challenge, which is why many choose to work with companies that specialize in providing outsourced physician services. According to the American Medical Association, "the nation’s top three payors adhere to paying … [Read more...]
New Policies Aim to Ensure Optimal Patient Safety
“New policies are needed to prevent patients from undergoing elective procedures performed by hospital physicians who are fatigued,” as reported in “Physician’s Weekly.” “Unfortunately, there are no such regulations for fully trained physicians,” said Michael Nurok, MD, responding to The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s … [Read more...]
What does the Future Hold for Radiologists?
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...]
Hospital Monopolies Drive Up Health Costs
Hospital Monopolies: The Biggest Driver of Health Costs That Nobody Talks About According to a recent post on Forbes.com, the healthcare reform debate revolves around how we pay and sell healthcare and related physician services. Insurers can monitor and restrict physicians from over charging, but are less able to restrict the biggest … [Read more...]