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FTC Challenge to Sanford Health/Mid Dakota Clinic Physician Group Merger and the Lesson for You – Podcast
Like a bear emerging from its long winter nap, the Federal Trade Commission is hungry to enforce antitrust law in the healthcare sector.
Hospital CEO Blames (Almost) His Dog for Eating His Homework . . . I Mean Profits
In a quote qualitatively similar to “my dog ate my homework,” a hospital CEO blamed an “aggressive, direct competitor” for the downturn in his facility’s patient volume. The drop in business led to a significant financial loss, a staff layoff, and a near scrape with Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
How Many Felonies Have You Committed Today? – Podcast
How many compliance related crimes have you or your colleagues or employees committed today, whether purposefully or, completely inadvertently?
How Walmart’s Latest Healthcare Announcement Can Be Your Key to Higher Prices
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, beginning in January 2019, Walmart is requiring employees needing spine surgery to travel to certain contracted hospitals for their surgery. The paper reports that among the health systems Walmart will favor are the Mayo Clinic, Geisinger, and Memorial Hermann. So what’s that mean for you,…
Clueless and Dangerous: “Your Medical Records Are Safe Because They’re Entered into Our System” – Podcast
Listen in to the story of the “safety” of PHI at Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center, which discovered that a hacker began accessing their electronic records in 2016 and, that over time, more than 42,000 patients’ PHI was exposed.
Direct Contracting – Part 2: Clear Your Mind of the Lies That Bind (Your Thinking) – Medical Group Minute
Direct contracting can be used as a strategy to deflect the negotiating pressure of payors, especially down-stream middlemen such as IPAs and risk bearing medical groups.
If You’re Not Where You Thought You’d Be in Your Career, Watch This – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he counsels you on telling yourself the truth about your current practice situation and finances, and suggests ways to break out of being a sacrificial animal for someone else’s benefit.
How to Avoid a $50 Million Lawsuit: Police the Application of Your Medical Group’s Policies – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he counsels you on telling yourself the truth about your current practice situation and finances, and suggests ways to break out of being a sacrificial animal for someone else’s benefit.
Should You Really Be Recording Conversations With Your Attorney? – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he talks about how the Michael Cohen/Donald Trump recording story applies to preserving your attorney-client privilege.