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Negotiating a new physician contract payment rate or even renewing an existing contract can be challenging. While there are benchmarks available to help you determine FMV, it can be difficult to decide what market range is most appropriate for a particular service and facility
Physician contracting is a complex process and it is challenging to engage physicians to assist in administrative and quality initiatives that benefit health care facilities. From properly leveraging market data to composing legal agreements, it is resource-intensive.
MD Ranger’s analysis shows that call coverage benchmarks for accredited stroke centers are higher than benchmarks for non-stroke centers.
A question we often receive is whether hospitals with accredited stroke centers pay more for call coverage and medical directorships than other facilities.
How should your organization prepare for negotiations and contract conversations with physicians and groups? Here are some best practices to integrate into your preparation strategy.
Physicians can become suspicious when hospitals talk about FMV and think it’s an excuse for hospitals to pay them less.
Communication, even in the most positive relationships, can be challenging at times. What are the best practices for communicating with physicians?
Many healthcare organizations are full of physicians who have no idea what the compliance team does.
The best way to start engaging physicians in your compliance and legal programs is to get to know them.
Both parties have complimentary skill sets that are best used working together.