With the New Year quickly approaching hospital physicians, as well as most folks working on the patient care side of the healthcare industry, are preparing for some significant changes. “Physician News Digest” recently highlighted some areas in which change can be anticipated: 1. The ever-changing nature of medical practices will continue. … [Read more...]
Issues Likely to Impact Hospital Physicians in 2012
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...]
Does Offshore Outsourcing Impact Hospital Physicians?
I recently visited The Pennsylvania State University to attend a Dedication in honor of my father, George T. Mahler, Jr., who, 11 years ago, was hit and killed by a car while on a business trip in Chicago. My mother donated his mineral collection to the Mining Engineering Department, so his exhibit rests in the hallway of one of the very buildings … [Read more...]
Physician Jobs on the Rise
Apparently, physician employment opportunities are on the rise. “The Las Vegas Review-Journal” recently reported that “the health care industry is one of the top 10 fastest growing areas for employment over the next decade. "More than 14 million jobs were created in healthcare in 2008 and more than 3 million jobs will be healthcare-related … [Read more...]
The Importance of Supporting Employed Physicians
There are pros and cons of flying solo when it comes to working in the physician service sector. On one hand, private practice physicians are given much more freedom than hospital-employed physicians, however managing the business-side of the private practice often takes away time away from providing patient care. "Becker's Hospital Review" … [Read more...]