Is IRO Right for You?
You often hear the terms “peer review”, “independent medical review”, “hospital peer…
Good News and Bad News for Young Medical Professionals
There’s good news and bad news coming out of the latest Merritt…
Will Pay-for-Performance Make You a Better Doctor?
At an altitude of 30,000 feet, the healthcare reform objectives that link…
Why Healthcare Needs Continuous Transformation
Last month before the holidays, I unfortunately had to spend time in…
Are You Wasting Your Time with Facebook?
Social media in general—and Facebook in particular—can be a double-edged sword. If…
Hepatitis C Drug Battle: What’s Going On?
Just give me the cheapest oneMakers and buyers of new Hepatitis C…
The All-Payer Claims Database: What You Need to Know
Summary: A friend told us the other day that the all payer…
Hospital Cost Reduction Efforts See Hope at the End of New Platform
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), almost one out…
What Is Protected Health Information?
Protected Health Information, or PHI, is the personally identifiable health information that…
Legislative History of Health Rewards: We’ve Come a Long Way
Today, financial rewards for driving patient and provider behavior have become a…
