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Hospital Acquisition of Physician Practices Harms Competition, Drives Up Prices
A new study raises concerns about the unchecked impact of hospital-physician consolidation on costs and market dynamics.
CMO
HL Shorts: How to Promote Physician Development
Physician development should be among the priorities for CMOs and health systems, according the new CMO of two Oklahoma-based SSM...
CMO
The Exec: A CMO's Guide to Promoting Physician Collaboration
Part of promoting physician collaboration is boosting a shared purpose such as providing patient-centered care, this new CMO says.
CMO
How RWJBarnabas Health Improved Emergency Department Efficiency
Emergency rooms are indispensable patient front doors for health systems and hospitals, and efficiency improves patient and staff experience.
CMO
CMS Releases Proposed Rule for 2026 Physician Fee Schedule
The proposed rule would increase the conversion factor used to set physician payments by more than 3%.
Innovation
For Rural Health Systems, AI is All About Saving Clinicians
Idaho's St. Luke's Health is embracing ambient AI not for the clinical benefits (just yet), but because it helps them...
CMO
HL Shorts: Tips for Operating a Successful ACO
Kriel Ramcharitar, MD, MPH, vice president and CMO for value-based care at BayCare Health System shares his tips for running...
CMO
The Exec: How CMOs Can Succeed in Medical Staff Governance
The primary elements of effective medical staff governance include shared decision making, harnessing data, and strong physician leadership, according to...
CMO
2 Models for Providing Rapid Second Opinions in Cancer Care
CMOs can learn from these two healthcare organizations that have different approaches to providing second opinions in cancer care.
CMO
The Exec: BayCare Health System Names CMO to Lead Value-Based Care
This new executive has prior experience leading the accountable care organization at Memorial Hermann Health System.
CMO
HL Shorts: How to Improve Patient Experience
In the hospital setting, it is imperative for physicians and nurses to work together to boost patient experience.
Innovation
Advancing AI: New Ideas For Clinical Support, Care Management
This week?s The Winning Edge panel set the stage for AI in clinical support, from compiling a better patient record...