Why Pursue Accreditation for Your Specialty Program? A significant purpose of any accreditation process, whether in healthcare or another industry, is to ensure adequate attention is being paid to critical aspects of a process to result in a positive outcome. In healthcare, this translates to having processes in place to guide the right care,…
“Putting predictability in an unpredictable situation is grounding and comforting to patients.” A few weeks ago, I received news that no son wants to hear, “Hello Mr. Kirkes, your 84-year-old mother is in our emergency room with a broken humerus.” My mother fell in the middle of the night while getting up to use the…
“A leader takes people where they would never go on their own.” – Hans Finzel Everyone, at some point in their lives, has built a jigsaw puzzle. Let us take a moment to reflect on that time, as that is where we’ll uncover today’s leadership lesson. OK. You just dumped out all the puzzle pieces…
The Medicare telehealth update for the physician fee schedule during 2023 is set to bring significant changes to the healthcare industry. Medicare telehealth services have become increasingly popular in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the adoption of telehealth services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the importance of…
