Hospital/physician relations
Challenges of contemporary medicine, such as regulation, electronic medical records, a hectic pace and long hours, are dragging down doctors.
MDVIP survey finds 54 percent of physicians admit they often end up writing prescriptions or referring patients to specialists because of time constraints.
While hospital service employment benefits local economies, many of the workers in those positions earn money that falls short of a decent living wage.
First hospitals to unveil new signage are Ascension St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point, Ascension St. Clare's Hospital in Weston.
Social determinants, including where a person was born, grew up, lives, works and ages, determine 80 percent of health outcomes, Deloitte said.
Healthcare leaders must accept that engagement is a "must-have" core leadership competency, shape their hiring practices around it.
Physician Practice Preference and Relocation Survey includes 2,351 respondents from 50 states and more than 20 specialties.
He debuted at number 67 overall, fourth among healthcare executives nationally, and was deemed the top Long Island business leader.
Fee-for-service compensation arrangements, they propose, create incentives for physicians to order more services than are best for patients.
As patients carry more financial responsibility, health systems nationwide face the potential for bad press.