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Integration & Physician Issues

In 2012, more physicians reported they planned to cut back on hours or retire than in 2008, but less physicians reported they would work part-time or seek a non-healthcare job or business, according to the Physicians Foundation's Survey of America's…

Nurses represent a crucial resource for delivering quality patient care and maintaining patient satisfaction, but recent surveys reveal they are experiencing a drastic increase in responsibilities, resulting in a relatively negative outlook on their profession. According to Jackson Healthcare's 2013…

Locum tenens physicians specializing in radiology earn the highest daily rates, according to analysis of industry rate estimates published in Have Stethoscope, Will Travel: Staff Care's Guide to Locum Tenens in 2014.

For most radiology practices, the customer is the hospital or health system they serve. To ensure long-term success in this relationship, practices must gain an understanding of their customer's evolving needs while providing proactive solutions that help address them. It…

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Seventy percent of hospital executives say they acquired private practices because physicians approached them with the intention to sell their practices, according to Jackson Healthcare survey data.

An aging population and an increased number of people accessing healthcare through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are just a few of the factors contributing to a nation-wide physician shortage. By 2025, the Association of American Medical Colleges…

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