Hospital executives across the country are once again evaluating the
potential to employ physicians as a strategy, and not just out of
necessity. Hospitals are often approached by physician practices
suffering financial challenges. To protect market share, these ill-fated
physicians are employed by the hospital, i.e., employment out of
necessity. Unfortunately, part of this move is linked to the fervor
over healthcare reform and concerns over the possible move to a single
pay system. A legitimate reason? Perhaps…… An even more legitimate
reason, at present, is linked to a strategy which secures referral
bases, captures admissions, AKA – MARKET SHARE, and improves
financial results. I am not talking about hospitalists, ED physicians or
anesthesia-based services, which have operated in employment
arrangements or through outsource agreements for many years. I am
talking about traditional standalone specialties like Gastroenterology,
Urology, Orthopedics, ENT, etc.
To employ or not to employ, that is the ultimate question. In this
white paper we will share five key considerations “C” level executives
should evaluate in determining if a physician employment strategy is the
right answer for your situation.If you would like to read the rest of this unique paper, see below.
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