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Are female physicians at a disadvantage in negotiating physician contracts? Survey says, probably. According to an AMA survey, "most women (64%) said they experienced a disadvantage in contract negotiations." Have you seen gender have an impact in negotiations?
EMRs have huge benefits...and are taking up equally huge chunks of provider time. EMRs are often a topic of complaint among medical professionals. According to MD Magazine, an average of 3.7 hours per day are spent updating and accessing EMRs. We're pro-technology and there are significant long-term benefits. To overcome tech challenges, though, your team has to be unified and the technology has to make the process efficient.
Physician contract negotiation tips that might be good to know for both sides of the table. Mark Smith, president of Merritt Hawkins & Associates, created a widely circulated article that cites 7 key considerations that'll help your hospital prepare for any negotiation.
Ever think about all of the nuances that go into physician contract costs? MD Ranger's breakdown of 28,000+ contracts revealed some key factors that influence rates. One interesting note is the savings opportunity with multi-facility agreements. According to the post, adding a second campus only increases the cost of a single-facility agreement by 26% -- meaning campuses that partner could save 37% each. Check it out to see other factors they spotlighted!