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November 28, 2018

Hospitals are trying to attract lucrative patients to their facilities using TV commercials.

November 8, 2018

Physicians who use an EMR may receive more than 100 alerts a day, which can contribute to burnout and a higher number of medical errors.

Electronic medical records systems flash so many alerts that we can become numb to them. It’s time for sanity, backed by science, to take root. Maybe, then, we’ll get some work done.

September 24, 2018

Brand allegiance is giving way to competitive forces. Here are a few findings from the research.

September 14, 2018

A Northern California hospital system studies its successes during one of the state’s deadliest wildfires.

September 14, 2018

Learn how Lean Six Sigma helped ensure sustainable process improvement by aligning emergency department staffing with patient-arrival demand without increasing resource hours.

August 20, 2018

Many physicians don't realize the complex process involved in turning an idea into a commercialized medical device.

July 16, 2018

In this podcast, hear Rick Richards, MD, MMM, CPE, talk about problems and solutions for medical groups, which he calls a key to health system operations.

The volume of electronic medical record (EMR) data managed by providers and practices has reached levels that often outstrip our capacity to manage. The data value ultimately is derived through effective governance, accountability, and alignment with...

This article will address how to identify the necessity to renovate current space or build a new office.

This article focuses on 10 behaviors that must be avoided whenever possible.

When we talk about a “patient-centered” practice, we’re talking about an organization-wide commitment to putting patients’ needs and desires first in every strategic, financial, operational, and clinical decision.

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