In one fell swoop, CMS pulled the rug out from under hospital control of physician practice, rendering many, if not almost all, hospital outpatient clinics unprofitable. But this isn’t a story about hospitals. It’s a story about the positive impact the change will make on opportunities for physicians, both in connection with independent medical practices […]
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It’s 2:45. Do you know where your medical records are?
It’s 2:45. Do you know where your medical records are? A week or so ago, I filled in endless new-patient paperwork. When I handed the clipboard and forms back, I noticed that other patients’ forms were spread across the counter, easy for anyone to read. I asked about their process to assure the safety of […]
Legend has it that it was a bottomless basket. As much tribute to the master as could be piled into it, the basket took more and more and more.
Legend has it that it was a bottomless basket. As much tribute to the master as could be piled into it, the basket took more and more and more.
Those who say that “retail” medicine may not be “cheaper” just don’t get it. It’s not only about money, it’s about time. The chances are that you don’t have much spare time on your hands. Like other high performance people, you’re probably working 75 to 80 or more hours a week. But even the masses […]
The large pharmacy chains are opening walk-in clinics in their stores, staffed with nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The huge number of independent pharmacies can follow the same route. For most physicians this means more competition. But for enterprising physicians and independent pharmacists, the opportunity to do deals abounds.
Walgreens. On my last count, there were 400 Walgreens Healthcare Clinics located in their stores. And, they’ve recently announced an expansion of their telehealth platform.
Legend has it that it was a bottomless basket. As much tribute to the master as could be piled into it, the basket took more and more and more.
