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.
Why It’s Your Deck of Cards – Medical Group Minute
“We’re screwed. The hospital won’t renew our contract.”
Is This Missing From Your Compensation Plan?
If all you reward is churning out units then don’t be surprised when anything that gets in the way of so-called productivity gets short shrift . . . or worse.
How to Profit From Problems
It’s what you do about a problem that makes the difference. Ignoring it is a fools game; the problem will fester. Solving the problem is neutral — you think you’re back on an even keel, but chances are there’s still lingering anger.
Why Play By The Rules? – Podcast
Why simply play by the rules?
Is Hospital System-Wide Contracting a Better Strategy?
Although the devil’s in the details of any contract, consider the impact of the term and termination provisions in a system-wide exclusive contract.
Why Saving Won’t Save – Medical Group Minute
“We’ve got to stop ordering roller ball pens. Just order those cheap Bics.”
How Not to Make This Governance Mistake
You’re under competitive pressure, so why cut your own group off at its knees?