Becker's Hospital Review: 4 Best Practices for Supporting Employed Physicians' Independence
Posted on Fri, Sep 30, 2011
Pinstripe Healthcare Vice President and Practice Leader, Mike Soisson, is quoted throughout this article on the importance of creating a team mentality within a provider organization, while still allowing some independence for employed physicians.
Physicians in private practice are accustomed to having a great deal of independence in their work. This independence comes at a cost, however; they are responsible for running the practice, which may take time away from their time with patients. For physicians looking for a relief from business management and a greater focus on patient care, hospital employment may be an attractive option. But, physicians should not have to completely sacrifice their independence for this benefit. Having complete control over employed physicians can reduce physician satisfaction and subsequently reduce their productivity, the quality of care and patient satisfaction, the opposite of physician integration goals. However, hospital executives can strike a balance between granting some independence to employed physicians and fostering a team mentality by adhering to the following best practices.
Read the article in its entirety here: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/4-best-practices-for-supporting-employed-physicians-independence.html
