Most physicians increased the number of patient they saw each day to help boost revenue at their practice, according to 2013 Physician Compensation Survey released by Physicians Practice.
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Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, Kan., announced the addition of Larry Shank, MD, to its medical staff, according to an Augusta Gazette report.
Todd Albert, MD, president of Rothman Institute and chairman of the department of orthopedics at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, discussed the National Orthopedic & Spine Alliance with Forbes at the Forbes Healthcare Summit.
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There are several strategies physician practices from around the country are using to combat patients who schedule an appointment and don't show up, according to a Medscape News report.
Amerinet announced a new agreement with The Institute for Medical Leadership to provide physician leadership development programs and executive coaching services.
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute has partnered with Girling Health Care to participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative.
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital has opened a third Pinnacle Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine location in Hamilton, Ohio, according to a Journal-News report.