‘You Make So Much Money’ … Or Do You?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released Medicare physician payment data. As the pundits, the press, and analysts pore through the data, it reminds me of the …
There is No ‘I’ in Health Care Team
One definition of team is “a group of people who work together.” We talk a lot about health care teams. The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) supports the team concept. PAMED …
Time is a Great Thief: Tips on Being in the Moment for Patients
As a consultant, I’m sometimes asked to evaluate physician interactions with patients. Sometimes it’s via a camera in the room, watching a recording, or live, and other times I’m in …
Much Ado About (Narrow) Networks
A recent Wall Street Journal article about narrow networks described it as new pressure on insurers. Sorry, WSJ, not new. Employers have pressured insurers about access to their employees’ providers …