In the next decade, physician supply won't keep up with rising demand for physician services, according to a 2008 report by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA report projected trends in physician supply and demand from 2005-2020.
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Based on research studies and federal funding estimates for an electronic health record system of no particular brand name, installing an EHR system can generate as much as $1.7 million per physician in cost savings or new revenue over five…
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Here are five statistics on the compensation and employment of surgical technologists nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics' 2008 Occupational Employment Statistics survey.
When my wife and I bought our first house the year after we were married, it should have been a joyous occasion. We were fresh out of college; both had good jobs and our whole lives were ahead of us.
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Here are statistics on the earnings of registered nurses from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook: 2010-2011 Edition.
1. Orthopedics. Rising ASC reimbursement for orthopedic surgery is transforming a sometimes break-even field into a money-making one, says William G. Southwick, president and CEO of HealthMark Partners in Nashville. For example, shoulder surgery used to be so underfunded it…
Here is the median compensation for orthopedic surgeons for 2005-2008, according to the AMGA 2009 Medical Group Compensation and Financial Survey.
Pain management can be a profitable addition to a surgery center. However, due to the nature of the specialty, balance is essential to the success of pain management. Mike Heifferon, Ph.D, MBA, chief operating officer, and Marie Masztak, RN, BEd,…
1. Closely follow your market. Keep your ear to the ground. Know when competitors are attempting to get exclusive contracts with payors, says William G. Southwick, president and CEO of HealthMark Partners in Nashville. And know what physicians might be…