Benchmarking in healthcare, as in any industry, is important for continual improvement. Use of these benchmarking steps can help a clinic aim for improvement in any area of the organization, from financial to human resources, patient care to clinical...

There are both economic and operational challenges to scheduling surgeons across multiple clinic locations and operating rooms (ORs). We developed a generalizable mathematical model for designing optimized surgeon schedules.

The author discusses the different types of media, the opportunities and challenges they present, and best practices for engaging each for practice growth.

Read how having a dedicated team of surgicalists on staff for emergency departments could benefit hospitals as value-based reimbursement becomes the industry standard.

Learn about three important challenges every new CEO faces.

Many community hospitals are forming alliances with some of the biggest and most prestigious institutions. What do these relationships really mean?

Emergency department (ED) usage has been rising steadily, with overcrowding becoming a significant problem in providing patients with quality healthcare. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence patient usage of the ED.

Authors explore the value of a structured, evidence-based curriculum to improve leadership behaviors. Their findings indicate physician leadership is critical for improved outcomes and quality.

Implementing a new hospitalist program can be challenging for even experienced leaders. Having a detailed strategy can foster a successful outcome.

Safety issues aside, the game-changer may be the bottom line. Hospital executives now have an incentive to push back on the role of the rep because insurance reimbursement formulas have changed

This article provides a careful analysis of the current conceptualization of stigma in public health, methods for measuring stigma, the association between stigma and the efficacy of prevention programs, and interventions for reducing stigma.

This article looks at the history of managed care in the US and how we have arrived at the current state of affairs in healthcare.