Survey Reveals Opportunities for Physician MACRA Education
Most clinicians rely heavily on their physician groups and hospitals to report quality measures and that reliance will continue with Quality Payment Program participation.
Engaging Physicians in Financial Planning and Performance Improvement
Healthcare organizations should designate and engage physician leaders as they undertake value initiatives.
Understanding and Preventing Physician Burnout
Physician burnout can have profound adverse consequences for health care, making it important for finance leaders to support actions aimed at promoting physician well-being.
Why Physician Leadership Transitions Sometimes Fail
Three physician executives say education, mentoring, and effective onboarding are essential for successful leadership transitions.
Understanding the Current State of MACRA
Hospitals and their employed physicians should take certain actions now to avoid penalties and ensure proper payment under MACRA, as well look at future education and staffing needs.
Auditing for Stark Law Compliance
Compliance with the Stark Law requires involving legal, compliance, and other expertise on the front end of the process rather than auditing for problems later.
Preventing Readmissions: A Primary Care Strategy
To engage primary care physicians in efforts to reduce readmissions, a hospital should effectively communicate with them, support their educational needs, and seek their input regarding post-acute care provider options.
Clinical Co-Management Arrangements: What Are You Paying For?
Karin Chernoff Kaplan and Rich Chasinoff underscore the importance for a hospital entering a co-management agreement with physicians of clearly defining the services the physicians will provide under the agreement.
Finding Common Ground on Physician Documentation
Revenue cycle teams looking to improve physician compliance with documentation requirements should identify how better documentation supports physician priorities.
Working with Physicians to Improve Documentation
Getting high-quality documentation requires understanding physicians’ priorities, their thinking styles, and the time pressures they work under. Demonstrating how documentation can improve patient care is key to motivating physicians.