Hectic schedules are a leading cause of burnout among physicians. Adding a dedicated coordinator or user-friendly software might be worthwhile investments.

When Peter Valenzuela isn’t focused on his duties with a California not-for-profit health care network or making management presentations, he draws energy from a side project.

By addressing change management and cultural needs, SSM Health in Missouri successfully delivered on the move from volume- to value-based contracts and performance.

The famed institute is working to change the culture of burnout by investing in ways to reduce it on an organizational level.

The press release is a powerful but under-used communications tool that when executed correctly can raise the profile of any medical practice.

This article is the second in a three-part series that will help medical practices go through the proper process to determine if a new facility is needed and, if so, to create a new practice environment. This second article will address how to determ...

This article explores the definition of value in healthcare, highlights the failings of current costing methods, explores an alternative method, and applies this framework to today’s financial environment.

The third installment of this three-part series offers strategic planning suggestions to encourage practice managers to undertake participation in the new Medicare quality payment program as soon as possible.

This article takes a look at how patient behavior has changed in the digital age—how patients search for, choose, and evaluate physicians. Learn about practical strategies to build a strong online presence, as well as the potential bottom-line benefi...

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Read why hospitals are scaling back the decades-old approach of simultaneous surgeries - "running two rooms.”

Pixar’s post-mortems take input from all levels of the company. Imagine how patient care might improve if doctors applied the same model.