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By: Jacqueline Fellows, for HealthLeaders Media, December 13, 2012
An MGMA-ACMPE report finds a "64% increase in total operating costs for multi-specialty practices" since 2001. In comparison, 2011 shows a modest 1.27% increase from 2010 for physician-owned practices.
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 13, 2012
Out-of-pocket expenses account for about 13% of total healthcare spending, yet most consumers don't know how much they pay, a Deloitte study finds. Only 60% of healthcare expenditures are estimated to be "necessary expenditures."
By: John Commins, for HealthLeaders Media, December 12, 2012
Funding for 212 Medicare-dependent hospitals and about 650 low-volume hospitals expired when the new federal budget year began on October 1. But hope remains, in the form of a bill cosponsored by 26 Senators from both parties.
By: Jacqueline Fellows, for HealthLeaders Media, December 12, 2012
This year's historically low rate of growth in health insurance premium costs—just 4%—is attributable to the spread of the Accountable Care Organization model and proof that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is working, says the Commonwealth Fund.
By: Marianne Aiello, for HealthLeaders Media, December 12, 2012
All doctors—young or old, personable or grumpy—can be taught to more effectively communicate with patients and improve their hospital experience. And they must be, now that low patient experience scores can be tied to financial penalties.
By: HealthLeaders Media Staff, for HealthLeaders Media, November 5, 2012
Date: January 8, 2013, 12:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Scott & White physician leaders share how they created an extensive physician and executive leadership development program to bring clinical and business leadership skills together. Register to attend this three-hour virtual seminar on Scott & White's physician-led delivery model with interactive Q&A.
By: December 7, 2012
Author: Michael F. Boyle, MD, FACEP and Daniel G. Kirkpatrick, MHA, FACHE
About: A growing demand for convenient urgent care and after-hours medical services has led to a rapid increase of walk-in clinics around the country. The Healthcare Executive’s Guide to Urgent Care Centers and Freestanding EDs offers a step-by-step executive-level guide to planning, staffing, marketing, and managing profitable urgent care centers.
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