Two physician groups of obstetricians and gynecologists have chosen not to renew contracts with Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., according to a Tahoe Daily Tribune report.
Integration & Physician Issues
The number of certified physician assistants practicing medicine has increased by more than 100 percent in the last 10 years.
Some Massachusetts hospital leaders say they have not yet felt a physician shortage reported by a recent survey, citing location as a key factor in attracting physicians, according to a report by The Lowell Sun.
CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail-based health clinics, has entered Ohio's Cincinnati and Dayton markets.
Bundled payments may lead to reductions in healthcare spending without affecting quality, according to a recent report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
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Massachusetts physicians are beginning to find alternative payment models more attractive, as a new survey revealed an increase in respondents likely to participate in voluntary global payments and accountable care organizations compared to last year.
A campaign adviser for Mitt Romney has said the Republican presidential candidate would likely keep accountable care organizations and other delivery reforms despite his plans to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act if elected, according to a Law360…
Six years after its passage of a statewide healthcare reform law, Massachusetts' physician shortage in 2012 has hit critical and severe levels for seven specialties. It's a slight improvement from last year's shortage but may be a condition suggestive of…
NantHealth and Blue Shield of California have announced an agreement to develop and implement an integrated, advanced technology system for California, which will allow physicians, hospitals and health plans to deliver evidence-based care that is more coordinated and personalized, delivering…
Following evidence-based practices is critical for preventing harm in a healthcare setting. However, what happens when there are no evidence-based practices? Hospitals are being called upon to innovate and create patient safety protocols to fill gaps in the literature and…