In the U.S., it seems that lots of people expect a tip, from the person who simply hands you your coffee at Starbucks to, I’d expect, hospital administrators (but only at for-profit facilities). Okay, just kidding, but you get the idea.
Compliance
An Antitrust Exemption for Physicians?
Health insurers have an antitrust exemption in respect of coordinated gathering of data for ratemaking. The playing field isn’t particularly level. Physicians can’t share pricing information or collectively bargain for payment rates.
Would You Sign This? – Medical Group Minute
“Sign this please. Right there. Yeah, there, on the last line. Next to the date.”
Structure and Compensation: The Genetic Defect in Medical Groups
It’s one thing to understand that playing to self-interest motivates. Harnessing that self-interest advances the business’ own interests.
How to Cure Paralysis Over Your Future
Many medical group leaders bemoan their group’s circumstances: caught in the hard place between increasing commoditization, what they believe to be the limitations of independent structure.
Would You Sign This? – Podcast
“Sign this please. Right there. Yeah, there, on the last line. Next to the date.”
Physician Goes to Jail in Referral Scheme
From cash kickbacks to the company model to phony leases, deals between referring physicians and those physicians and facilities receiving referrals are subject to increasing scrutiny.
Just Showing Up Is Never Enough. Many Don’t Even Do That.
I once read in some advice column that you should show up late to a party as if you’ve just come from another one, and that you should leave the party early as if you’re headed out to the next. Maybe that’s good advice for your social life, I’m not really sure. But it’s terrible…
Termination Notice
“Bob, we’ve got to give you your two weeks notice. Here’s a check for the next two weeks’ compensation. Just pack your personal belongings and Jerry, here, will see you to the door.” Of course, if your medical group has a contract with a facility, say an exclusive contract, it can’t technically be “fired.” But…
Would You Sign This?
Ask yourself, “why should I sign it?” What am I getting in return?