Financial need is no longer the main driver for healthcare organization acquisitions and affiliations, according to a new study released by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 26
The trend of consolidation in the healthcare industry continues and its merits are still being debated. Critics say it leads to lack of competition and higher prices. Supporters say it leads to better integrated healthcare systems, which improves efficiency and quality of care. Have any of you...
The revelation that a former Catonsville, Maryland physician obtained his Maryland medical license despite having a 1987 Florida rape conviction on his record is sparking a push for criminal background checks of physicians. William Dando, MD was indicted last month in Allegany County, accused of...
Iowa continues to see a steady increase in its supply of physicians, despite gloomy predictions that physicians would flee the profession because of big changes in healthcare. A new report from the Iowa Board of Medicine says 6,829 physicians worked in the state last year. That was up 2%...
The AMA House of Delegates last week approved a set of principles to ensure appropriate coverage of and payment for telemedicine services. The principles set out a number of conditions for coverage and payment, including abiding by state licensure laws and following evidence-based practice...
The AMA House of Delegates last week approved a set of principles to ensure appropriate coverage of and payment for telemedicine services. The principles set out a number of conditions for coverage and payment, including abiding by state licensure laws and following evidence-based practice...
