IPC The Hospitalist Company has acquired certain operations from Harbor Hospitalists, an acute-care hospitalist practice in Port Charlotte, Fla.
Integration & Physician Issues
Minimally invasive surgeries have grown in use among surgeons and favor among patients and payers. Robotically assisted surgery performed using the da Vinci robot is the latest technologic upgrade, but new research is calling its effectiveness — and higher cost…
A growing number of physicians have been returning to their hometowns or native regions to practice. A study published in Family Medicine reveals that recent medical school graduates are almost five times more likely to practice in their hometowns or…
Louisiana health officials have asked for additional funds from Shreveport-Bossier City-based Willis-Knighton Health System to keep Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport afloat, according to a Shreveport Times report.
The California Senate has passed two bills that aim to address the state's physician shortage, according to a report by The Republic/Associated Press.
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HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recognized physician assistants as valuable healthcare providers during a general session at the American Academy of Physician Assistants' annual conference yesterday.
Nearly 60 percent of physician practices want to stay independent and are not looking to sell, according to the "Practice Profitability Index," sponsored by CareCloud, in partnership with QuantiaMD.
"The rapidly changing healthcare landscape demands a disciplined approach to risk assessment," said Matt Weekley, leader of the national healthcare industry practice at Plante Moran, during a May 23 webinar hosted by the accounting and consulting firm.
Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health is expanding its outpatient clinic network by adding two urgent care clinics, according to a Washington Business Journal report.
Changing payment systems are putting pressure on hospitals to deliver value. Value is defined as quality, for a reasonable price. As hospitals and health systems strive to decrease the costs of the delivery of care while simultaneously increasing the quality…