Geriatric medicine included the lowest percentage of active physicians with Doctor of Medicine degrees, whereas plastic surgery included the lowest percentage of active physicians with Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees in 2010, according to the "2012 Physician Specialty Data Book,"…
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Here are six ways to improve employee morale and productivity, according to a Power Your Practice blog post:
Six industry leaders answer questions on the position of the ASC in the healthcare industry.
Having one surgeon run two operating rooms simultaneously with appropriate staff support does not increase surgical complications or reduce outcomes, according to research presented at the American Academy of Thoracic Surgeons' annual meeting.
Having surgeons commit to bringing cases is one of the most important aspects of running a viable ambulatory surgery center. While ultimately surgeon-controlled, administrators are responsible for maintaining adequate case volumes at an ASC. Their efforts to do so are…
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Most self-employed physicians spend five to nine hours per week on paperwork and administration, according to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2014.
In a Family Practice Management article, Manoj Pawar, MD, a managing partner for Nivek Consulting, discusses ways to generate and maintain patient satisfaction as well as enhance patient compliance.
The very best leaders have a number of admirable qualities, and one of the most important, perhaps, is the ability to identify and adapt to change. Here are five signs that one's leadership style has become outdated and needs to…
Around 11 percent of physicians don't discuss treatment costs with patients because they do not know the costs, according to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2014.
Adding new specialties and procedures to a center's offerings can be a challenging but ultimately rewarding process. Here, three administrators share their experiences with expanding their service lines as well as their best advice for administrators facing the same decisions.