It’s probably fair to say that physicians and health care administrative personnel do not always see eye to eye on medical matters. Yet a study by a firm that specializes in recruiting for the health care industry found that when it comes to basic busines
Stop Ignoring Physician Burnout
While new data confirms that the stability of the physician workforce is as precarious as ever, a multi-specialty group's CMO explains how reducing burnout is an achievable goal.
Hand-Washing: Breaking the Germ Cycle, Protecting the Revenue Cycle
Hospitals are in the business of saving lives, but when hospital visits result in infections or poor health outcomes, it puts the “business” in jeopardy. An often overlooked initiative, hand washing, is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread
6 Steps for Creating the Ideal Patient Experience
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed formally in 2012. Since then, the emphasis on patient experience has seen a significant rise among health care providers. Reimbursements and penalties are now based almost entirely on the quality of care. Consequen
Biggest Challenges in Your First Job
One significant change from training is the need to do your own coding and other aspects of practice management. Training programs tend to go light on practice management and focus on building your clinical expertise. You may have done some coding in trai
Employment Contract Trends for Orthopaedic Surgeons
Physician employment contracts are not all alike. Considering the long-term impact on a surgeon’s career and professional satisfaction, employment contracts should be carefully reviewed and fully understood before making a commitment. Recruitment veteran
Recruiters target new skill sets as healthcare chief financial officer role changes
Today’s healthcare CFO is much more focused on operations, patient care, and quality control.
New career directions: Financial factors and practice models to consider
Driven by technology, a wave of practice consolidations and changes in the regulatory environment, some physicians are steering their skills into new ventures, practice models, or job roles that they hope will deliver a more promising financial future. Re
3 Keys For Recruiting Physicians For Cultural Fit
Strong cultural fit is a top influencer of job satisfaction for most physicians and is a determining factor in their decision to accept an offer – or stay – with a practice. Given the physician shortage and the high cost of physician turnover, investing i
The Hiring War for Mental Health Physicians: How to Compete and Win
Recruiting for mental health and behavioral health providers is fiercely competitive and projected to only get worse. The primary reason is a shortage of supply. A 2014 report to Congress showed that 55% of the nation’s 3,100 counties had no practicing ps