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...]
Redesigned ACOs More Physician-Friendly
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...]
Scientists Find Correlation between Dementia and Diabetes
Scientists have found that two worrisome diseases share key biological processes: Type 2 diabetes and dementia. Recent findings are beginning to make scientists, hospital physicians, outsourced physicians , and emergency physicians think that similarities between these two diseases are more than just a coincidence, according to a recent … [Read more...]
Proper Monitoring for Post-Surgery Patients
Should patients receive continuous electronic monitoring of oxygenation and ventilation post-surgery? This question was debated in a survey on ASA Standards and APSF Recommendations. “Hospital Newspaper” ran the results: 90 percent of participants answered “YES,” while 10 percent answered “NO.” Those who checked “NO” might have been the … [Read more...]