Ed Avis
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Ed Avis
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Early Physician Involvement Vital in Advanced Care Delivery Models
When a healthcare organization plans to implement an advanced care delivery model, early physician involvement is key because of the role that physicians play in many parts of the operation.
Primary Care Provider Taps Grants To Fight Childhood Obesity
Through partnerships with local restaurants, community partners, schools and grocery stores, AltaMed Health Services estimates it has reached nearly 200,000 community members with healthier food options that stem diabetes and childhood obesity rates.
Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices: Put People First
Health systems that acquire physician practices can take steps to mitigate issues with referrals, compensation, and other aspects by never forgetting the human side of the transaction.
New Accountable Care Collaborative Shares Provider Stories
The Accountable Care Learning Collaborative is collecting case studies that illustrate how organizations are adopting accountable care. For example, one case study shares how the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center tackled governance and physician engagement.
Developing an Effective Revenue Cycle Meeting Agenda
An effective revenue cycle department meeting covers KPI updates, challenges and successes, and input from other department leaders as needed.