Physician alignment is all the rage. But of course, as I’ve written before, hospitals use the line “align” when they’re actually a lyin’ to you. That is, unless the meaning of the word align actually is “to control.” However, as is the case with much propaganda, there is a kernel of truth within the concept…
Shadowing the Competition – Podcast
Someone’s strategizing to take over your practice; it might as well be you.
Medical Group Termites
Perhaps you’ve carefully structured your relationships with hospitals, referral sources, and other influencers. But did you pay attention to what’s going on inside your practice’s own house?
Is Your Medical Practice a Social Service or a Business?
These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble. A dog may have four legs, but it can only walk in one direction at a time.
St. Bully Medical Center
There’s been a lot of talk about bullying of hospital staff by physicians and even of bullying by nurses of junior staff and of younger physicians. Hospitals, through their personnel function, and medical staffs, by way of medical staff discipline and physician well-being, are expected to police this behavior.
Who Asked the Patient if She Wants a Hospitalist?
Sally hired Beth, the most sought after wedding planner in Centerville to coordinate her wedding at the Community House, a high-end hotel. Beth planned the flowers, the menu and every other aspect of the ceremony and reception. You see, Sally had hired Beth for her expertise; the Community House was just the place, a nice place, where the event would occur.
Two Wolves and a Lamb – Podcast
Hospitals and the government have decided that physicians must collaborate financially in order to deliver quality healthcare. Of course, that’s a lie.
When You Have Time to Gripe
I was 16 and it was my third “real” job – working at McDonald’s. It’s been, well, a lot of years, but the lessons learned on that job still stick. During my McDonald’s training, I was bombarded with sayings that not only gave direction to the work level that was expected of me, but which…
Physician “Alignment” – When $X Does Not Equal $X
Valuation consultants’ refusal to opine at higher than the 75th percentile is taking the fairness out of fair market valuation and robbing you of your income.
Lewis and Clark on Medical Group – Hospital Deals
Like explorers needing horses, medical groups must negotiate early. Don’t wait until you’re desperate—start planning now.