The Need: This Lewiston, Pennsylvania-based hospital was in the midst of a two year search to replace a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician. They were searching for a general Pulmonary and Critical Care physician that would fill their void. Pinnacle Health Group worked quickly in implementing a recruitment campaign with the hospital administrators by proactively […]
Survey Examines Job Preferences of 2008 Medical Residents and Fellows
With an impending physician shortage and a generation of aging baby boomers, medical facilities must stay informed about the best ways to reach and recruit physicians.
Emerging Trends: More Hospitals are Employing Physicians
By Wendy Abdo, Craig Fowler, and Michael Broxterman of Pinnacle Health Group A hospitals’ success is closely tied to the reputation of its medical staff. The ability to recruit, retain, and build physician loyalty is always a top concern. So, what are hospitals doing to stay on top? More and more we see them shifting […]
Physician Compensation—What NOT to Do
Much is said about what to include in physician compensation plans, but not much on what should be avoided. Below we have pointed out some common physician compensation blunders that recruiting medical facilities should steer clear of.
The Art of Negotiation: Successfully Walking the Tightrope
Salary negotiation can be the most difficult and trickiest part of the staffing process.
Physician Retention Plan: Do You Have One?
Does your organization run like a hamster on a wheel? You know what I mean—one physician walks out the door just as one walks in.
Ethical Standards: What You Should Look For in a Recruitment Firm
Medical organizations must understand what constitutes an ethics violation and how to avoid working with disreputable recruiters.
Understanding and Applying Stark Laws to Physician Recruitment
Unless an exception applies, a physician is prohibited by the Stark Law from referring Medicare patients for specified “designated health services” to entities with which the physician has a financial relationship.
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