In an effort to limit the flu in the upcoming season, the New York Health Department is requiring thousands of medical staff and other personnel statewide to get vaccinated or wear masks when in close contact with patients. The rules apply to more than 4,000 healthcare organizations statewide,...
A report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary found that U.S. healthcare spending growth over the next 10 years will be modest in comparison to historical trends. Increased spending will be the result of an improving economy and more accessible and...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) continued deeming authority to accredit acute-care hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid. Based on its review of HFAP’s hospital accreditation program, CMS has...
In early August, Leonard Glass, MD, a retired reconstructive and plastic surgeon in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., launched Physician Retraining & Reentry, a $7,500 online course designed to help retired specialists make the jump to primary care without requiring a return to medical school. The...
Wahiawa (Hawaii) General Hospital has agreed to pay about $450,000 to settle lawsuits alleging improper billing, the Associated Press (AP) reported last week. An investigation began after a physician alleged the hospital submitted bills for services provided by resident physicians without the...
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?
