Some providers aren't properly referring patients, which could lead to inappropriate and out-of-network care, according to a new survey by Kyruus. The online survey of 200 primary care and specialty ...
Physician referrals are an important strategy for most medical practices to gain patients. In fact, as I've seen with my clients, many practices hire dedicated physician liaisons to build ...
HHS’ Office of Inspector General released its General Compliance Program Guidance on Nov. 6, providing an overview on Stark law and physician referrals. 1. Stark law prohibits physicians from making ...
For many health care systems, patient leakage – when patients leave a health care system’s network in favor of out-of-network providers – is a rampant problem that results in substantial lost revenue.
It’s not uncommon for physicians to refer patients to specialists that they know, thus creating an unofficial referral network. These networks may influence patient admission rates to hospitals, ...
On March 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued physician self-referral law "blanket waivers" under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (Section 1135). The waivers are ...
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Purpose To compare physician referral practices and attitudes regarding hereditary breast cancer by clinical practice location. Methods A self-administered survey of 214 physicians in Ohio's tri-state ...
Hospitals invest a significant portion of their budget on technology, but not all think of using this asset to grow their business. Here’s an experience I wanted to share as I’m seeing it more and ...
Most ASCs consider referral marketing the most important marketing strategy for continuously bringing in new patients, according to MindStream Creative. 1. Build relationships. Physicians must take ...
Referral patterns by family physicians affect numerous aspects of medical care. This study compares the outpatient referral rates of residents, residency faculty, and clinical faculty. Objectives: ...
Editor’s Note: This is the last in a series of posts in response to Jon Gabel’s article “Where Do I Send Thee? Does Physician-Ownership Affect Referral Patterns To Ambulatory Surgical Centers?,” ...