Survey: 60% of Healthcare Leaders Question Their Organization’s Ability to Change

More than half of today’s healthcare executives are questioning the ability of their physicians, administrators and staff to adapt to change, according to a survey conducted by Select International at the annual meeting of the American College of Physician Executives.

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The survey reflects the concerns and opinions of C-suite executives, medical directors, chief quality officers and physician practice presidents. Here are some other major findings from the survey:

• Fifty-six percent of respondents said their organizations’ hiring processes are “not effective” when it comes to adding physicians, nurses and staff who are suited toward patient-centered cultures.
• Sixty-six percent of respondents questioned their organizations’ ability to predict overall physician performance.
• Twenty-three percent said their organizations effectively use a recruiting and hiring process that identifies physicians who may display disruptive behavior.
• Less than 25 percent of respondents rated their organizations as “effective” in positioning physicians for success.

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