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Texas Health Care's Dr. James Parker: Physicians need to 'shepherd' Meaningful Use
Dr. James Parker, an internist at the multi-specialty physician group practice Texas Health Care, is not a chief medical information officer, although he certainly performs the duties of one. In
Lean management: Three ways to get docs on board
The concept of ‘lean' management in healthcare is hardly new. But despite its potential to cut waste from a medical practice's business operations, many physicians still bristle at the
How practices can meet re-entering physicians half-way
For physicians like Maggie Kozel, MD , the decision to leave clinical practice does not come easily. According to an interview with Forbes, the trained pediatrician turned author and high school
Hospital alignment: Cards are in physicians' hands
A recent survey by the American College of Healthcare Executives found that 72 percent of members were looking to align more closely with physicians; and in many cases, physicians are interested in
Three tips to overcome hasty hiring decisions
As with any specialty, the providers in every hospitalist practice should be a good fit for the practice's culture, writes practicing hospitalist John Nelson, MD, MHM, FACP, co-founder and past
Is your practice positioned for alignment opportunity?
Judging from the vibe at the Medical Group Management Association's 2010 annual conference, the topic of physician-hospital alignment and integration is almost as hot as the hazy New Orleans sun to a
Ask these 'what ifs' before aligning with a health system
Any time a practice considers aligning with another healthcare organization, it's critical that the practice's due diligence explore the long-term intentions for all parties involved. Consider two
