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.
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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…
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.
RBRVS and “Units” Are Not a True Measure of Value
RBRVS and unit billing measure physician effort—not actual value. Focus on health outcomes, not just procedure counts.
Breaking the Chains of the New Normal
Physicians must evolve from passive to proactive to avoid being overwhelmed by hospital-centric models and face loss of autonomy.
Every Day is an Opportunity for an RFP Response
Learn how physician groups can build leverage, shape perception, and position themselves long before bids are issued.
The Chicken, the Pig and the ACO – Podcast
Hospital administrators are involved in ACO formation, but physicians are being asked to fully commit.