Allan S. Brett, MD Reviewing Richman JS et al., JAMA Surg 2014 Oct 149:1031 Another observational study suggests that patients who already take β-blockers should continue to receive them perioperatively. Based on several observational studies, a 2014 guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) recommends that patients who take […]
Read MoreIf the managers in your organization are unhappy that employees aren’t productive or engaged in the work, it could be because the managers themselves are unhappy. Positivity is what keeps a workplace ticking. It all starts with supervisors. And all they have to do is treat employees a little bit better. In fact, the most […]
Read MoreWhich locum tenens physician specialty is highest paid? Locum tenens physicians specializing in radiology earn the highest daily rates, according to analysis of industry rate estimates published in Have Stethoscope, Will Travel: Staff Care’s Guide to Locum Tenens in 2014. The per diem rates for locum tenens physicians paid by healthcare facilities and physician practices […]
Read MoreAnother article I wanted to share with our readers because we are on the other side of the “blood brain barrier” from these surgeons. Every operation has risks. How does that change – or not – when surgical residents are involved? Like anything, it takes time and practice to become a qualified surgeon. But what […]
Read MoreThere are common traits among better-performing medical practices, according to data from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) released. In particular, groups earning the “better performing” designation held sharp focus in the following areas: · Profitability and cost management. Better-performing multispecialty groups reported a 55.91 percent total operating cost as a percent of total revenue, compared […]
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