During what some physicians may consider the "good old days," taking ED call was a way for physicians to generate revenue and drive business toward their private practices. However, changes to the way payers reimburse physicians and a rising number of under- and uninsured...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 37
The strength of relationships and goodwill that comes from physicians, administrators, and boards spending time together in social activities both in and away from the hospital can be enormous.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 37
One way to involve the medical staff in the regulatory readiness process and ensure that communication filters down to all divisions is to identify and assign a physician regulatory liaison for each division.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 37
With the threat of malpractice lawsuits and focus on performance measures on the rise, physicians are increasingly providing patients with excessive care.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 36
How can hospitalists maintain their place in the hospital setting as Medicare expenditures are decreased? Are they wiling to take a pay cut in order to do so?
