Most, if not all, Human Resource managers or hiring managers can tell you that finding and attracting top talent takes time away from existing obligations. Not that staffing is any less important, however. But as companies scramble to fulfill immediate hiring needs,...
Determining appropriate staffing levels is a huge challenge for those in charge of hospital medical programs. The truth is, there’s no right answer and the correct solution depends on the individual needs of each facility. Knowing when to hire hospitalists for your...
It’s been said that the mark of a true leader isn’t how he or she acts when things are going well, but how they act when the going gets tough. In an Emergency Department, the going certainly can get tough. Within your ED team, whether you’re a doctor or administrator,...
Medical records are an important tool in treating patients, but they’re often overlooked regarding their importance and the way they’re maintained. In many cases, medical documentation is handled by employees who have a heavy workload and not enough time to devote to...
If you’re a physician who earns secondary income by moonlighting with other hospitals – or even within your hospital – you’re not alone. A 2013 survey by Medical Economics showed that 36% of family medicine and general practitioners earned additional income outside of...