Hospital reorganization gives doctors more control

From the Des Moines Register:

Mercy Medical Center Des Moines is reorganizing its administrative structure effective on Feb. 1 to give physicians more control, responsibility and accountability.

“The current structure is very hospital-centric and less physician-centric,” said Mercy chief executive David Vellinga.

The new structure places seven physicians in lead roles where they will partner with non-medical administrators to develop strategy and ensure proper delivery of medical care and services at the hospital.

Telemedicine: Now It’s A Must

From H&HN:

Driven by a desire to improve the quality of and access to care, health systems both large and small are tapping into the power of telemedicine at a feverish pace.

But clinical considerations aren’t the only market forces driving adoption. Supply-and-demand economics, the utility and reliability of new wireless devices and cost pressures are also significant factors.