When hiring, plan a strategy for evaluating applicants

Article Abstract:

A well conceived hiring system can reduce the time and cost to a physician of training new employees, provide increased security against discrimination lawsuits, and yield increased productivity over the long term. The vital steps in designing such a system include providing a clear description of the position to be filled, outlining the factors on which applicants will be selected, and introducing an evaluative process for assessing their abilities.

Methods, Column, Employee selection

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Watch for bumps on road to consolidation/integration

Article Abstract:

Increasing numbers of physicians will by employed by such entities as medical groups, hospitals that purchase doctors' practices, and health plans run by insurance companies or employers. A physician who wants to preserve autonomy may join a loosely organized group, but the goals and financial structure of the organization should be examined. Included is a list of problems that may follow consolidations of medical practices.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Health care industry, Group medical practice

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Going where help is needed

Article Abstract:

Project USA, managed by the AMA through the U.S. Public Health Service, places physicians in underserved areas of the U.S. Most assignments are in the Indian Health Service in states such as Montana, Oregon, Arizona and New Mexico. Compensation varies, and most physicians who participate in the program are semi-retired or are residents.

Social policy, American Medical Association, Rural health services

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