March/April 2022

Journal of Medical Practice Management

March/April 2022

Vol. 37, No. 5 · 12 articles

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  1. Trends in Physician-Led Healthcare Reform, Cutting Costs Without Sacrificing Patient Care, and a Suggested Public Option

    JMPM March/April 2022 Ken Terry, Michael J. Sacopulos, JD

    Author and journalist Ken Terry shares his vision of a physician-led healthcare reform.

  2. Today: The Case for Physician Leadership

    JMPM March/April 2022 Charles R. Stoner, DBA, Jason S. Stoner, PhD

    The need for physician leadership has never been more critical.

  3. The Institute Structure as a Strategic Initiative: From Inception to Maturation

    JMPM March/April 2022 Michelle Hudgens, MBA, Rebecca Hobing, MBA, Kelly Ahern, MBA, MHSA, Laura Lewin, MBA, Mark McDonald, MA

    Chartered in July 2008, The Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) was charged with integrating clinical cardiovascular medicine and basic science research to foster innovations in ca...

  4. The Future of Medical Marketing

    JMPM March/April 2022 Neil Baum, MD

    This article discusses the trends and the future of medical marking in 2022 and beyond.

  5. Saving Private Practice and the Role of Physician Leaders

    JMPM March/April 2022 Daniel K. Zismer, PhD, Gary S. Schwartz, MD, MHA

    Can the independent physician exist in the evolving climate of U.S. healthcare? This article presents the evidence for the survivability of the private medical practice.

  6. Medical Malpractice: An Introduction to Tort Law Part III: Survival Strategies for Physicians

    JMPM March/April 2022 Timothy E. Paterick, MD, JD, MBA

    This article offers case studies of several instances of aortic dissection that resulted in malpractice actions being brought against physicians and analyzes the results as a way to illuminate the way the legal system...

  7. Improving Your Workplace Experience to Increase Employee Productivity and Engagement

    JMPM March/April 2022 Laura Hills, DA

    This article defines *workplace experience* and suggests that a positive workplace experience will increase employee productivity.

  8. Engaging Physicians Matters: The What, Why, and How

    JMPM March/April 2022 Venkat L. Prasad, MD, FAAFP, MBA/MHA, CPE, Kristine Fay, MHA, CMPE

    Physicians need to be deeply engaged for a successful value transformation and healthcare delivery redesign.

  9. Effective Tips for the Hiring Process

    JMPM March/April 2022 Timothy W. Boden, CMPE

    Practice leaders potentially see a great return on their investment of time and energy in the hiring process.

  10. Doctors’ Mental Health: If We Wait, It May Be Too Late

    JMPM March/April 2022 Brittney C. Bauer, PhD, Neil Baum, MD

    This article reviews the impact of stress on top-performing athletes and relates that to how physicians also experience stress, burnout, and depression, and presents possible solutions to this problem.

  11. Disruptive Behavior and Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility

    JMPM March/April 2022 William “Marty” Martin, MA, MS, MPH, Psy.D., CHES

    This article addresses special considerations that are needed when dealing with disruptive behavior and horizonal and lateral violence among nurses and other members of the care team.

  12. Association of Age, Gender, and Health-Insurance Category as Nonmodifiable Parameters on Patient Satisfaction Scores in an Academic Urology Clinic

    JMPM March/April 2022 Dan Hayward, MBA, Stephanie Bui, MBA, Cornelia de Riese, MD, PhD, MBA, Werner de Riese, MD, PhD

    CMS has shifted the paradigm of physician reimbursement from fee-for-service to fee-for-performance, where patient satisfaction scores have a significant impact. This study analyzes nonmodifiable parameters such as in...