Walmart’s move into specialty hospitals may reshape healthcare access and competition—understand the implications for medical groups.
The Business of Healthcare
Discussing the business side of all things healthcare.
Group Message Requires Consistent Language
Every interaction with hospital administration is a negotiation. Ensure your group’s messaging is unified and strategic.
Is There a Paraprofessional in YOUR Future?
A few weeks ago I wrote in the Advisory e-Alert (March 24, 2009 issue — see this link to the e- Alert archive) about what will happen to your group when the hospital closes.
“Thrival” Tip No. 2 – Maximize the Value of Touchpoints With Patients
Every touchpoint a physician or medical group has with a patient is an opportunity to build the relationship — it’s also an opportunity to dramatically increase the chances, and speed, of patient collections.
Physician (non)Retirement – Impact on Your Practice
It’s widely expected that the decline in the stock market and the recession in general will force large numbers of physicians to work beyond their projected retirement dates.


