Practical Matters Filling your physician needs 7 criteria can guide hospital boards in medical staff development planning February 12, 2018 James Lifton No Comments An up-to-date medical staff development plan is one of the hallmarks of a well-governed and well-managed hospital.Read More
Education Rewriting the medical school curriculum Established institutions are taking the lead in focusing on value, communities November 13, 2017 Matt O'Connor No Comments Long-established institutions are taking the lead in focusing on value and communities.Read More
Education Teaching the next generation of physicians Medical schools are arming their students with an education in population health November 13, 2017 Matt O'Connor No Comments Medical schools are training their students to enter a value-based world.Read More
From the Editor Well-being and value Hospitals work to alleviate physician burnout in a number of ways October 9, 2017 Brian Frankie No Comments The physician experience is central in an increasingly integrated health care landscape.Read More
Workforce Growing list of responsibilities helps fuel hospitalist burnout Data reveal how burnout differs among hospitalists, internists October 9, 2017 Lola Butcher No Comments Survey data reveal that burnout affects hospitalists in various ways.Read More
Workforce Understanding physician burnout The complex problem of physician burnout requires collaborative solutions October 9, 2017 Lola Butcher No Comments Physician burnout is a multifaceted problem requiring collaborative solutions.Read More
Viewpoint Strategic planning: Physicians needed When physicians are involved in a hospital's strategy development, everyone gains September 11, 2017 David W. Miller No Comments Physician inclusion in strategic planning increases understanding and support for implementing an effective strategy.Read More
Dashboard More physicians in the pipeline A snapshot of health care statistics July 10, 2017 Brian Frankie No Comments Plus, packaged-food salt is on the decline, cancer trials are positive and playgrounds take their toll.Read More
Viewpoint Dousing clinician burnout Hospitals can follow three strategies to improve staff well-being July 10, 2017 Ronald A. Paulus, M.D. and David R. Strand No Comments Hospitals can follow three strategies to improve staff well-being — and the organization's performance.Read More
MACRA Reimbursement reform: Educating physicians Hospitals work to prepare doctors for success in Medicare's new Quality Payment Program June 12, 2017 Maggie Van Dyke No Comments Hospitals work to prepare doctors for success in Medicare's new Quality Payment Program.Read More
Executive Briefing Planning the workforce of the future Hospital boards should make workforce issues part of strategy May 8, 2017 AHA Committee on Performance Improvement One Comment Hospital boards should make sure that workforce issues are part of the strategic process.Read More
Clinical staffing Nurses as hospitalists New model could be a lifesaver for small and rural hospitals April 10, 2017 Lola Butcher No Comments For small and rural hospitals that have a hard time maintaining a full physician roster, a new model could be a lifesaver.Read More
Voices From the Field Data can engage physicians in value Analytics can be a tool for collaborating with physicians in health systems' transition April 10, 2017 Robert W. Pryor, M.D. No Comments Analytics can be a tool for collaborating with physicians in health systems' transition.Read More
Dashboard Med schools attracting more women A snapshot of health care statistics February 13, 2017 Bill Santamour No Comments Plus, more statistics from around health care.Read More
Center Voices Health care CEOs can build engagement by cultivating physician leaders CEOs need to target and develop physicians to play leading roles in health care transformation. April 4, 2016 Carson F. Dye No Comments CEOs need to target and develop physicians to play leading roles in health care transformation.Read More
From The Editor Using predictive analytics to make the most use of Big Data Big Data sounds like some kind of bully. But used properly, you can turn it into a practical and groundbreaking tool. April 4, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Big Data sounds like some kind of bully. But used properly, you can turn it into a practical and groundbreaking tool.Read More
Dashboard Data about obesity, schizophrenia, patient lies Obesity rates by age; Schizophrenia and the ED; Do you lie to your doc? March 14, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Obesity rates by age; Schizophrenia and the ED; Do you lie to your doc?Read More
Executive Briefings The Ins and Outs of Physician Payment After Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate Reform A summary of key aspects of the new Mediare physician payment system and the implications for hospitals. March 14, 2016 Akin Demehin and Melissa Jackson No Comments A summary of key aspects of the new Mediare physician payment system and the implications for hospitals.Read More
Population Health Hospitals step up efforts to fight opioid abuse epidemic Hospitals confront a raging epidemic unbound by age, income or region March 14, 2016 Marty Stempniak No Comments Hospitals confront a raging epidemic unbound by age, income or regionRead More
Update AHA meeting, physician training, Triple Aim In brief March 14, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments In briefRead More