Trends in hospital/physician relationships.

Physician-Hospital Alignment in Orthopedic Surgery.

The concept of "alignment" between physicians and hospitals is a popular buzzword in the age of health care reform. Despite their often tumultuous histories, physicians and hospitals find themselves under increasing pressures to work together toward common goals. However, effective alignment is more than just simple cooperation between parties. The process of achieving alignment does not have s...

Physician-Hospital Integration in the Era of Health Reform

is a vice president of The Camden Group. Ms. Witt's expertise is in medical group and integrated delivery system development and management, including physician-hospital relationships, practice management, performance improvement, physician compensation, managed care, and strategic planning. is a senior vice president of The Camden Group. Ms. Jacobs's expertise is in the areas of physician-hosp...

An Investigation of Processes Linking Patient-Centered Communication Approaches to Favorable Impressions of Vietnamese Physicians and Hospital Services

Strong doctor-patient relationships generate greater patient satisfaction and compliance with physician recommendations. Although prior research has explored distinct factors driving favorable patient outcomes, investigations have yet to comprehensively address the efficacy of different communication styles. Furthermore, it is critical to explore the full impact communication approaches have on...

Trends in the work hours of physicians in the United States.

CONTEXT Recent trends in hours worked by physicians may affect workforce needs but have not been thoroughly analyzed. OBJECTIVES To estimate trends in hours worked by US physicians and assess for association with physician fees. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A retrospective analysis of trends in hours worked among US physicians using nationally representative workforce information from ...

CMS issues final Phase III Regulations--significant impact on physician-hospital and physician-driven relationships.