The landscape of the healthcare environment is constantly changing, now more rapidly and with greater impact than ever before. One change that has invoked more debate than others has been the increase in employed physicians-that is, physicians working directly for a hospital or...
There is an infinite amount of data about healthcare access and equality out there-studies, focus groups, white papers, and more. But is anyone correlating that data to see how it all intersects? In Connecticut, one organization is doing just that. Medical staff leaders harness...
Is delegated credentialing right for your organization? If you are considering this option, the following article presents an overview of some of the many issues you should consider.
We love to use statements such as "well-oiled machine," "tick like a clock," and our favorite, "team spirit." What does a "well-oiled machine" look like, or more importantly, how does that machine function in a medical staff office setting?
In its simplest form, collaboration means working with others. A slightly expanded version implies two or more people working jointly toward a common goal. So why is collaboration such a struggle for physicians? Medical education has generally fostered a culture of the rugged individualist by ...