by Jim Wiederhold | Dec 30, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Each year PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) interviews industry experts and healthcare consumers to produce a list of top issues impacting the industry. This informative report, which was published last month by PwC’s Health Research Institute (HRI), devotes one page...
by Jim Wiederhold | Dec 18, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
CMS is developing and testing new payment and service delivery models in accordance with the Affordable Care Act and other legislation. Some models are designed to demonstrate whether various approaches are more effective than others at improving care and/or fostering...
by Jim Wiederhold | Dec 12, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Almost three-quarters (71 percent) of ER doctors who responded to a survey said they treat patients every day who come to the ER after first seeking help at urgent care centers. Over 2,800 members of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) participated in...
by Jim Wiederhold | Dec 3, 2014 | Development, General, Job Search, Networking, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
After analyzing trends in healthcare technology, industry analyst firm IDC released its predictions for 2015. The data provides useful insights into the evolving issues that hospitals will face over the coming years, helping senior leaders to identify opportunities...
by Jim Wiederhold | Dec 2, 2014 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Interim, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition
A 12-page “Trendwatch” report published in June by the American Hospital Association (AHA) provides excellent guidance on how hospitals can adjust their operations to remain competitive in light of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The report (available at the link...
