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Case Study: Avoid Stark Issues through Contract Management
This case study shows how a physician contract management system can help hospitals uncover Stark issues and smooth the contract negotiation process. Background A community hospital in […]
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Zero In on Practice Losses with Two-Phase Assessments
This article describes using a two-phase approach to conducting physician practice assessments and determining the cause of practice losses. If you want to improve your physician network’s performance, you have […]
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Why Physician Employment Doesn’t Translate Into Loyalty or Alignment? Culture Trumps Strategy Every Time!
Now that the ink is drying on our new physician’s contract, we should be all set, right? Maybe. Maybe not. Look at the results of your employee engagement surveys and […]
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4 Key Moves to Structure Win-Win Physician Deals
In HSG’s extensive experience with brokering deals between hospitals and physicians, we’ve identified four key moves that are critical for success. 1: Communicate Expectations and Desires Early in employment discussions, […]
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Webinar: Adding Value to Physician Compensation
Thinking about changing your physician compensation plans for value-based reimbursement? In this webinar, HSG discusses: Why it’s necessary to redesign your provider compensation plan; What types of compensation plans […]
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5 Steps to Developing a Common Vision for Your Employed Network
Faced with the transition to value, clients are raising a relatively new question: “How do we create a shared vision with our physicians, particularly those that we employ?” Healthcare Strategy […]
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Adding Value to Physician Compensation Strategy: Gaining Physician Buy-In
Contemplating adding value to your physician compensation plans? Physician involvement in the planning process is crucial. The two essential elements of that involvement: physician education and a collaborative process. Physician […]
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Should You Outsource the Management of Your Physician Network?
Outsourcing is nothing new in the healthcare industry. It’s a tried and true method to reduce costs and improve service delivery and outcomes. Hiring outside management for food service, security, […]