In the current job market, finding qualified candidates can be challenging. However, there are common mistakes made by hospitals and health systems that can make the search process even more difficult. As a result, it’s important to realize that you are competing for every position with those who are doing it right. Great candidates have high…
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…
What is Mechanical Thrombectomy? Mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure that uses a device to remove blood clots from a blocked blood vessel, is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. It still remains, however, severely underutilized in 2023. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and the majority of strokes…
My Electrophysiology Story I remember the first time I saw a permanent pacemaker being placed in a cardiac cath lab by a cardiologist. At that time, it was fairly interesting given for many years these devices were implanted by a surgeon within the walls of an operating room! Boy, how times have changed. As we…
Ambulatory Surgery Center and Hospital Joint Ventures A global pandemic and economic downturn did not stop the proliferation of joint ventures between ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospitals. The trend continues as federal regulators expand on the types of procedures that can be performed in the ambulatory setting. Hospitals recognize the need for a surgery…
Why a Perioperative Assessment is Right for 2023 Hospitals are facing challenging economic times following the COVID Pandemic, including shrinking reimbursements, and an increasing number of patients on Medicare as the population ages. The Operating Room (OR) is typically the largest revenue generator for a hospital, though it is also a significant cost center that…
Nearing Year End– A Few Random Thoughts As we approach year-end 2022, a few random thoughts come to mind….one is heartwarming, and the other makes me chuckle! The heartwarming story jumps to mind as we are in the thick of this holiday season. I thought of a client this weekend as I challenged my granddaughter…
