Integration & Physician Issues

As Population Ages, Geriatric Specialists in Short Supply

In addition to a shortage of primary care physicians overall, the nation is facing a shortage of a subgroup within primary care — physicians with special training in the care of older people. This scarcity comes at a time when…

Florida Neonatal Group Joins MEDNAX's Growing Pediatric Physician Network

Lalit K. Shah, MD, PA in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has joined MEDNAX's Pediatrix Medical Group, a national medical group that comprised of neonatal, maternal-fetal medicine and pediatric cardiology physicians, as well as other pediatric subspecialists, according to a MEDNAX news…

Via Christi to Construct $9M Surgical Cancer Institute

Wichita, Kan.-based Via Christi Health System plans to start construction next month on a $9 million surgical cancer institute, which will be located within the Via Christi hospital on N. St. Francis in Wichita, according to a report by the…

Memphis-Area Cardiology Group to Integrate With Methodist Le Bonheur

Sutherland Cardiology Clinic in Germantown, Tenn., and Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare will integrate, effective July 1, according to a report by the Memphis Business Journal.

Medtronic Discloses Payments of $15.7M to Physicians in First Quarter

Medtronic voluntarily disclosed payments of $15.7 million in royalties and consulting fees to nearly 230 physicians in the first quarter of 2010, according to a report by MinnPost.

CMS Launches State-Based Multi-Payor Medical Home Demonstration

HHS and CMS announced a new state-based Multi-payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration project, in which Medicare will join Medicaid and private insurers to pilot state-based efforts promoting the medical home model.

Survey Finds Hospital-Owned Practices Attracted More Physicians Than Independent Ones in 2009

A survey by the Medical Group Management Association found that hospital-owned medical practices were more successful than other practice types in attracting physicians in 2009, according to an MGMA news release.

Webinar Discusses Increasing Surgeon Satisfaction With Improved Anesthesia, Efficient OR

Somnia Anesthesia Services recently presented a free webinar entitled "Keeping Your Surgeons Satisfied — The Role of Anesthesia Management in Meeting Their Demands and Optimizing the OR."

New Survey Shows Majority of Cardiologists Considering Integrating With Hospitals

A survey conducted by MedAxiom, a network of 300 cardiology practices, shows roughly 60 percent of practices have already integrated with a hospital or are considering it.

Kansas City's St. Luke's Health Partners With 37-Physician Cardiology Practice

Kansas City, Mo.-based St. Luke's Health System has strengthened its partnership with 37-physician Cardiovascular Consultants, according to a St. Luke's news release.