Healthcare Administration

Healthcare Administration

Hospital Zone: The Six Sigma Solution

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Jason Piatt Here’s what we know. In manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies aim at improving overall quality by eliminating defects ...

Accountable Care Legal

The Progress and Promise of ACOs

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Mike Cassidy, Esq. Since Accountable Care Organizations (“ACO”) are one of the featured topics for the May edition of ...

Legal

Healthcare Professionals: Remember Motorcycle Safety

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Edgar Snyder, Esq. As healthcare professionals, you may have seen firsthand the devastation caused by motorcycle accidents. Even if you ...

Leadership

Physician Reentry

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Timothy Lesaca, MD The American Medical Association defines physician reentry as the return to clinical practice in the discipline ...

Human Resources

For Great Patient Care: Create a Drama Free Work Environment

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Dr. Robyn Odegaard You might call it office politics, a personality conflict, workplace bullying or drama, whatever label it ...

Healthcare Administration

Hospital and Physician Alignment

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Steve Jacob  Regardless of how reform plays out, the traditional tension between hospitals and physicians is melting out of ...

Legal

Individual Supervisors can be Sued for FMLA Violations

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Amanda Gerstnecker Supervisors beware: A recent court ruling established that supervisors who violate the Family and Medical Leave Act ...