Medical groups must understand the direction of the societal wind. You might like it. You might hate it. Either way, it is still windy.
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Ghost of Eliot Ness Busts 345 Defendants in Nation’s Largest Opioid-Fueled Healthcare Fraud Extravaganza – $6 Billion In Alleged False Claims – Podcast
In a move reminiscent of prohibition-era crime fighter Eliot Ness, the U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a coordinated enforcement action against 345 alleged healthcare criminals…
Is It Really Easier to Schedule Coverage of a Closed Hospital? – Podcast
We used to joke about the name of Midway Hospital, an acute care hospital in L.A., saying that it was midway between life and death.
Mitigating Against Risk to Physician Groups of Hospital Closure – Podcast
Another week, another hospital closes. Well, at least one.
Medical Practice Admits Guilt. Pays $100 Million. Physician President Now Indicted. – Podcast
It is a crime, a violation of antitrust law, to conspire to allocate a market, thus driving up the price. It is particularly egregious when the conspiracy involves the market for medical care for cancer treatment.
How to Have a Flexible Future: Paging Dr. Gumby – Podcast
When I was a kid, I had a Gumby. (Did you have one, too?)
To Serve Man – Podcast
Many medical groups, certainly many hospital-based groups but, increasingly, even office-based groups, view themselves as simply providing a “service” for the hospital.
Does Your Group Own Its Future or Are You Merely Renting It? – Podcast
In reality, the “CEO” never really owned his business. He was simply its caretaker. He just realized it a bit too late.
Why You’re Unbalanced If You Believe in Work-Life Balance – Podcast
Recently, I saw an article in The Wall Street Journal about pandemic economics and work-life balance.
Satisficing Your Way To Success – Podcast
To succeed in business, you have to focus on sufficiently satisfying, that is, satisficing, the needs and expectations of your customers and on reminding them of that fact.