Last month, we discussed having a comprehensive communication plan that allows the medical staff to communicate with all of its members efficiently and effectively by color-coding correspondence. Although critical to the medical staff's relationship with its physicians, a...
Authority suggests being dictated to. Leadership suggests collaboration. It's been said that physicians will adapt to changes in practice if they get data proving it's the best move for the patient. Banner Health, a 14-hospital system based in Phoenix, is testing that assumption...
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...
How should medical staff members who take the time to prepare and present continuing medical education (CME) be rewarded? There are several options, says Thomas Huth, MD, MBA, FACP, vice president of medical affairs at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services in Richmond...
For more than two decades, there has been a theme emerging as physician leaders face the challenge presented by divergent practices in reimbursement: Misaligned incentives seems to be the diagnosis.
Take this peer review quiz on your own or present it at the next peer review committee meeting to assess training needs and spur discussion. All questions are based on information provided in Medical Staff Briefing over the past year.
