This article focuses on creating value from the patients’ point of view.

Studies have shown that approximately one-third of laboratory tests are unnecessary, resulting in increased costs and—more importantly—potential harm to patients. Because they are on the front line of patient care, family practice physicians are uniq...

Can health care leaders breathe a little easier after the number of new entrants into the field plateaued in recent years?

New York-Presbyterian Hospital’s “Making Care Better” program provides a structure in which it could enhance organizational culture.

Organizations see monetary gains — and some environmental good — from recycling and reusing materials.

Using survey data from the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, we established a novel coding system to evaluate responses to open-ended questions about the strengths and weaknesses of operating room management.

In the realm of the evolving healthcare industry, we assessed pharmacists’ experience with collaborative care practice.

Hectic schedules are a leading cause of burnout among physicians. Adding a dedicated coordinator or user-friendly software might be worthwhile investments.

When Peter Valenzuela isn’t focused on his duties with a California not-for-profit health care network or making management presentations, he draws energy from a side project.

By addressing change management and cultural needs, SSM Health in Missouri successfully delivered on the move from volume- to value-based contracts and performance.

The famed institute is working to change the culture of burnout by investing in ways to reduce it on an organizational level.

The third installment of this three-part series offers strategic planning suggestions to encourage practice managers to undertake participation in the new Medicare quality payment program as soon as possible.