“Clearly, in some states, the questions physicians are required to answer to obtain or renew their license are keeping them from seeking the help...Read More »
Hospitals are failing to take advantage of the interoperability benefits of electronic medical records. Only 30% of hospitals are using (or...Read More »
Because microhospitals are subject to regulations developed with larger acute care institutions in mind, in an emergency, they can run into...Read More »
If the wheels on the car are not in proper alignment, then getting to your destination may be quite the challenge. Similarly, if the hospital and...Read More »
A structured, formal education process is the best way to ensure that every medical staff leader has at least basic understanding of the requirements and skills necessary to become an effective leader. A very basic first step is the creation of a job description for the position. This not only...
“It is time for health care professionals to step up to the plate and realize our attitudes and our tones have consequences. Every patient in our...Read More »
Swedish Health of Seattle is challenging an arbitrator’s decision to award $17.5 million to a neurosurgeon fired last year. David Newell, MD,...Read More »