David Weldon
Many leaders may find it tempting to try to do it all, but an important part of being an effective healthcare leader is to learn how to successfully delegate responsibilities to others.
A new call to action provides a blueprint for shoring up the primary care physician workforce by helping medical students see the benefits of choosing primary care.
No matter which healthcare CFO you ask, you will no doubt get the same response -- they spend the lion’s share of their workweek in meetings. But veteran healthcare CFOs have learned a few valuable lessons on how to make meetings as productive as possible, even if they can't make them go away.
With population health management becoming a central focus for more healthcare providers, a growing number are considering adding a chief population health officer to the executive ranks.
Want to have a loyal and dedicated workforce and keep employment costs in check? Try a mentoring program.
The increased dependence on non-physician providers raises important questions for hiring managers at healthcare organizations. How to best utilize non-physician providers? Which roles are ideal -- e.g., nurse practitioners or PAs? And what are the financial and operational benefits?
Hospitals are dependent on donations to help offset huge operating expenses. And in this turbulent time of rising costs and shrinking reimbursements, they need all the financial kindness they can get. That's why investing in philanthropy personnel is important.
A mentoring program can help to keep employees engaged and loyal, hold down costs of recruiting and on-boarding and helps to create the next generation of organizational leadership.
With the shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare industry, many healthcare organizations find themselves putting up with some toxic employees. If you find yourself in such a position, there are constructive steps you can take.
Hospitals and healthcare centers are in strong competition for skilled physicians and nurses. That puts added pressure on the credentialing process. Fortunately, the process has been made easier thanks to electronic access to data.