Making long-term strategic plans can seem daunting for hospitals and health systems, with reform unfolding and the presidential election looming with an unknown outcome. However, one aspect of strategic planning — medical staff planning — is more essential for hospitals…
Integration & Physician Issues
Current healthcare literature is replete with recommendations for providers who are interested in pursuing participation in accountable care organizations. These articles typically focus on aligning payment incentives, developing care models, designing information systems to report quality measures and identify potential…
Few hospitals can afford to employ a majority of their independent physicians without a negative financial impact on their overall operating and capital position, according to a new white paper from Kaufmann Hall and the Health Research & Educational Trust…
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has published Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set measures for accountable care organizations.
A new study published in the Annals of Family Medicine has found that patients who see physicians with extended office hours may spend less on healthcare.
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Researchers have found CMS' Physician Group Practice Demonstration — the precursor trial to accountable care organizations — yielded significant savings, particularly for dual eligibles, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Torrance, Calif.-based HealthCare Partners, the nation's largest operator of physician groups and networks, has acquired Arta Health Network and Arta Western Medical Group, based in Irvine, Calif.
The percent of cardiovascular practices owned by hospitals has increased from 8 percent in 2007 to 24 percent today, according to an American College of Cardiology survey.
Marion (Ohio) General Hospital has announced it will acquire Smith Clinic, a medical group practice in Marion and Delaware, Ohio, according to a Marion Star report.
Albuquerque, N.M.-based ABQ Health Partners has merged with Torrance, Calif.-based HealthCare Partners, the nation's largest operator of physician groups and networks, according to a New Mexico Business Weekly report.