Physicians must keep in mind that, despite a lack of medical training, relatives increasingly are assigned complex tasks, such as maintaining catheters.
This article is the third in a three-part series that will help medical practices go through the proper process to determine if a new facility is needed and, if so, to create a new practice environment.
A study says those that do double their chances of readmission within two months. Understanding why this happens and what can be done about it is important.
This article describes how a predicted number of no-shows can be reliably obtained (within the limits of statistics) and used to inform decisions on padding schedules to mitigate against the adverse effects of no-shows.
Health organizations must consider both operations and strategy in the planning process to survive and thrive in the new healthcare era. By doing so with careful planning and execution, practices can maximize revenue, reduce expenses, grow their prac...