Many “experts” tell physicians that the key to financial security is employment by hospitals. Do they really think you’re that blind?
How the Hospital Cut the Stipend and Lost a Bundle – Medical Group Minute
The marketplace for hospital based services is becoming increasingly commoditized.
Life is Easy When You’ve Given Someone Else the Power to Determine Your Future
Have you ever been forced into something? Something you hated? Something you really did not want to do? Something that you’d almost give everything up not to have to do? Market consolidation – that’s what’s impacting medical groups of all stripes and sizes. Hospital wants to employ you. Other group wants to merge with you…
Swimming With the Stream or Swimming Upstream? – Medical Group Minute
The healthcare tide is strong: pushing forward hospital-centric healthcare, accountable care organizations, and governmental meddling.
Is Your Group a Slow Loris or a Sitting Duck?
As Peter Drucker said, ““Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two–and only two–basic functions: marketing and innovation.”
Carlitos and the Crisis of Customer Service – Podcast
Great food isn’t enough to keep a customer. Neither is great medical care.
Adopt the Company Mindset – Medical Group Minute
Like it or not, the practice of medicine is also a business.
Is Your Group Running on Autopilot?
My unfortunate observation is this this type of problem, in varying costume, is far too common.
If Technology (and HIPAA) Drive Independent Healthcare Practice, Why the Need for Physician “Alignment?” – Medical Group Minute
Technological revolution enables the coordination of care across locations, providers, and facilities.
Does Your Medical Group Suffer From This Common Tragedy?
Just as the traditional British commons suffered from overuse and under-care, so, too, does a medical group’s fate suffer from the failure of its members to devote the proper care to its longer-term future.