Hospitals and physicians develop new clinical trials in their offices along with other service lines as a means to attract new patients and revenue. For hospitals, however, much of healthcare now happens outside of the hospital, outside its purview and brand dominance. — Maria K Todd, MHA PhD Today: Adding Stem Cell...
Via Email We received a question about orthopedics specialty capitation from a reader. Our thoughts on merging with another practice for contracting advantage… We received this email about orthopedics specialty capitation from a reader. An HMO approached our group about providing specialty services on a capitated basis. We then learned that another orthopedic group, affiliated with...
I reviewed Android and iPhone/iPad Apps that I’ve found that can improve clinical outcomes through better medication compliance. Every IPA, PHO, ACO physician should know about this innovative approach to make it happen. Your ACO will benefit from the increased likelihood that medications are purchased, taken correctly, on time, and in full. Initial data suggest that exchange...