Here are four signs that a leader is likely to fail.

Some are pushing back against the grades they receive — even going to court — in an era when appraisal is said to influence revenue.

The authors conducted a case-control study of data concerning acute LBP for female RNs employed in an emergency department in Salento, Italy. We found that the occurrence of acute LBP was related significantly to nightshift work, extended shifts, and...

Studies have shown that approximately one-third of laboratory tests are unnecessary, resulting in increased costs and—more importantly—potential harm to patients. Because they are on the front line of patient care, family practice physicians are uniq...

This article focuses on creating value from the patients’ point of view.

This article will help practice leaders learn how to calculate appointment efficiency, what leads to good and poor appointment efficiency scores, and how appointment slot usage correlates to medical practice revenue. Everyone in the practice should u...

Can health care leaders breathe a little easier after the number of new entrants into the field plateaued in recent years?

New York-Presbyterian Hospital’s “Making Care Better” program provides a structure in which it could enhance organizational culture.

Organizations see monetary gains — and some environmental good — from recycling and reusing materials.

Using survey data from the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, we established a novel coding system to evaluate responses to open-ended questions about the strengths and weaknesses of operating room management.

In the realm of the evolving healthcare industry, we assessed pharmacists’ experience with collaborative care practice.

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