Overcoming Industry Challenges
Educating Future Healthcare Leaders
The convergence of economic, political, cultural and technological forces is creating a challenge of huge proportions for healthcare leaders of the future. Development of those leaders requires innovative educational programs that integrate a clear definition of the change forces while building upon the experience of successful current leaders. Here we explore these forces and the implications for education with some specific recommendations for action. Read More
Tackling the Challenge of Physician-Hospital Relations (Part I)
William K. Cors, MD, for HealthLeaders Media, January 31, 2008
It seems that conflict is the fastest-growing product line in contemporary healthcare. Medical staff leaders must become comfortable with navigating these potentially treacherous waters. Here, we offer practical approaches and strategies designed to help medical staff leaders understand and begin to grapple with the real day-to-day issues encountered. Read More
Tackling the Challenge of Physician-Hospital Relations (Part II)
William K. Cors, MD, for HealthLeaders Media, February 7, 2008
As we continue on with Step 5 of the Ten Step approach developed by The Greely Company for improving physician and hospital relation we learn that investing in a strong medical staff leadership programs can help make doctors better staff leaders. Read More
Healthcare Industry Challenges for 2008--An Insider's Perspective
Barry Calogero, for HealthLeaders Media, January 25, 2008
Rapidly increasing levels of uninsured patients. Unsustainable costs. Demand for services outstripping capacity. Welcome to 2008--a "Perfect Storm" in healthcare is about to hit. At no other time in the history of the U.S. healthcare system have we reached this point--one where all of the fundamentals of our system will be stressed to the breaking point. Read More
Patient Data Security
The headlines are numerous: “Theft exposes patient data across five U.S. states”; “Stolen laptop puts health plan clients at risk”; “Hospital chain loses patient data.” Not surprisingly, eight out of 10 Americans are concerned about identity theft and the possibility of their electronic health information being misused, according to a survey by the New York-based Markle Foundation. No health system or health plan is completely safe from hackers or computer thieves, but you can minimize the fallout if a security breach does occur by planning ahead and taking steps to safeguard patient data. Read More
The Baby Boomer Healthcare Crisis
The era of a bountiful number of healthcare workers is at an end. Baby boomers comprise nearly 25 percent of the United States’ population. With an additional 37 million seniors by the year 2030, healthcare facilities need to prepare for a pending human resources crisis. How the healthcare system deals with the flow of professionals, technicians, and managers from this generation will determine its future economic viability and whether it can meet the needs of baby boomers. Read More