Although most malpractice claims fizzle and many men and women in physician services come out all right in terms of out-of-pocket expenses, emotional distress caused by lawsuits can be much more costly. "There are substantial costs associated with those claims," said Dr. Anupam Jena, patient care provider for Massachusetts General Hospital and … [Read more...]
Emotional Stress from Malpractice Claims Drains Physicians
Malpractice Claims High for Hospital Physicians
"ABC News" reported yesterday that the chances of hospital physicians facing malpractice claims are high. The story stemmed from a new study published by "The New England Journal of Medicine" that found “almost every physician in the U.S. will face a malpractice claim during his or her career," and that "while the risk of malpractice claims are … [Read more...]
Illinois Enforces Law to Improve Patient Care
Illinois is in the process of putting in to effect a law that will allow the public access to physician profiles. The Patients' Right to Know Act was signed in to law about a week ago, by Ill. Governor Pat Quinn. Information will contain any criminal involvement as well as medical malpractice suits, ultimately protecting the rights of Illinois … [Read more...]
Recession Forces Physicians to put Retirement Plans on Hold
Recession woes have negatively impacted the majority of Americans; and for folks in physician services, it's no different. Having to place retirement plans on the back burner, an overwhelming number of hospital physicians are expressing their understandable frustrations. “Fierce Healthcare” reported that the majority of retirement-ready … [Read more...]
Physicians Predict Little Change for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Recent headlines have been keeping Americans informed of the most current healthcare changes and trends. A growing trend has private practice physicians closing their doors to fill physician employment opportunities offered by hospitals. The aforementioned poses the question of whether ambulatory surgery centers are the next … [Read more...]