Many physicians have strong prejudices regarding administrators and administrative roles. They see management as an exercise in unproductive...Read More »
The spectrum of leadership development ranges from the “here’s the gavel, the meeting is Tuesday” approach to obtaining a master’s degree in...Read More »
An executive committee, a medical board, or a similar structure exists in virtually every U.S. hospital. But is it true that a medical executive...Read More »
The trend of merging medical staff credentialing with provider enrollment is becoming increasingly prevalent. This shift, driven by the need for...Read More »
The different backgrounds and training of medical staff and hospital administration often make it hard for physicians and hospital leaders to...Read More »
Most medical staffs today are departmentalized in nature. Where departmentalization exists, a medical staff must take care to involve each...Read More »
Maggie Palmer, MSA, CPCS, CPMSM, like many MSP leaders, is grappling with proposed changes by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)...Read More »
The medical executive committee (MEC) should thoughtfully consider the leadership identification and training process when looking for new...Read More »
It is essential that current physician leaders, administrative and board officers, and the institution as a whole illustrate the importance of...Read More »
