Medicare physician payment data reveals some providers are earning inordinate amounts from just one procedure or service, according to an analysis performed by The Wall Street Journal. Here are five things to know about CMS’ release of physician reimbursement data and unusual billing practices. 1. The Journal’s analysis is based on data CMS released in […]
Read MoreSpinal surgeries remain costly even as they increase in popularity, prompting clinicians and surgical center business managers to find ways to trim dollars off each procedure. The average hospital charge for a spinal procedure is nearly $67,000, according to a study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, although the cost can rapidly escalate […]
Read MoreIt’s one of the most effective, safest and widely used forms of pain management for women in labor, yet there are misconceptions about epidurals, a recent study shows. From fears of permanent back pain to allegations of potential harm to the baby, many women still harbor mistaken beliefs about epidurals. “My own mother didn’t want […]
Read MoreTalking with employees about their performance problems can be an uncomfortable moment for any manager. But it’s also a crucial part of the job and, if done well, will ultimately make a manager’s job much easier. Here are eight steps to planning and executing such discussions: 1. Schedule the meeting and set the stage. Make […]
Read More1.Master progressive discipline and effectively structure terminations. 2.Draft warnings, discipline and termination documents—the right way. 3.Save time and remove the anxiety from the discipline-documentation process. 4.Build confidence in your writing skills and improve your standing within the organization. 5.Shift responsibility for improvement away from the organization and back to the employee (where it rightfully belongs!). […]
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