Paige Twenter – Becker’s Hospital Review A murky definition of “professionalism” in healthcare confounds medical students, who are realizing the term is in the eye of the beholder, The New York Times reported March 19. Professionalism in medical settings is outlined in a “do’s and don’ts” article from the American Medical Association and decades-old guidance […]
By Frank Sonnenberg President Harry S. Truman famously said, “The buck stops here,” meaning he accepted full responsibility for his decisions and had no intention of shifting the blame to others. That said, many people today treat accountability like a hot potato. They seek recognition when things go well but disassociate themselves entirely when faced
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— To become a rural emergency hospital, qualifying facilities must close all their inpatient beds by Associated Press March 18, 2024 A photo of a gurney in the emergency room hallway at the Alliance Healthcare System hospital in Holly Springs, MS As rural hospitals continue to struggle financially a new type of hospital is slowly
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— If current trends continue, patients are in big trouble by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today SAN FRANCISCO — Declining reimbursements to surgeons under Medicare and private insurance for total joint replacement procedures are creating an untenable situation, researchers warned. Already, according to a study presented here at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’
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Patti Ashwell, BSN, RN, CCRN February 07, 2024 • 6 min read Nursing is a dynamic and ever-evolving profession. Understanding nursing trends in 2024 will be critical for nursing professionals and students. Embracing new practices and technologies will enhance your skill sets, keep you competitive in the job market, and allow you to provide optimal
BY BRIAN WITTE – AP News Updated 3:57 PM EST, February 23, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House approved a measure on Friday to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver. The House voted 101-34 for
Sponsored by VMG Health | info@vmghealth.com | 214.369.4888 Madeline Ashley – Becker’s Hospital Review Proposed healthcare mergers and acquisitions are continuing to face backlash from hospital and physician groups along with state and federal lawmakers — signaling a turn of the tide against megadeals. In 2023 alone, Becker’s reported on 10 called-off or unwound hospital
By Steph Weber – Mdedge Internal Medicine A Pennsylvania urologist is suing his former employer for the alleged illegal enforcement of a noncompete agreement that limits his ability to practice locally for the next 2 years. The lawsuit brings renewed attention to the ongoing public discourse around restrictive covenants for physicians as more state and
Story by Ryan Wong • Entrepreneur As a young computer developer, I never had any aspirations of being a manager, let alone a CEO. When I started my career some 30 years ago, everybody in my field seemed to be following the so-called IBM model of climbing the corporate ladder — starting at the entry level for
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Alexis Kayser (Email) – Becker’s Hospital Review What do a shuttered Blockbuster store, a vacant Bed Bath & Beyond and an old funeral home have in common? Hint: They’ve all been scooped up by Hartford HealthCare. The Connecticut health system began acquiring and converting commercial buildings about 15 years ago, Karen Goyette, its chief strategy
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