How to create fair (and pain-free) physician schedules

ricardo-estrada 07 27, 2022

Ask any practice administrator how they feel about their clinic’s physician scheduling process. They might grimace as hours spent in spreadsheets, archaic systems, multiple channels for change requests, and frequent miscommunications come to mind. Manual methods for managing physician schedules...

justin-wampach 10 14, 2021

For more than 30 years, Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield, Connecticut, has provided cardiology services to patients. The practice is known for its expert team and commitment to scientific advancement by partnering with local and national cardiac care centers. Although Cardiac...

justin-wampach 10 06, 2021

Many long-standing medical practices have built a legacy of trust and clinical expertise in the communities they serve. However, that doesn't mean they should cling to outdated business practices. University of Kansas Health System Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Topeka,...

tigertextadmin 09 24, 2021

Whether you are a large healthcare organization or a single-site urgent care clinic, you can benefit from more time back in your day. Before you develop physician schedules for next year, discover how you can simplify the process with an...

john-elms 08 05, 2021

Imagine this scene – a nurse station is buzzing loudly in the Emergency Department. The on-call nurse is on hold with the operator to locate a cardiologist for her patient — multiple alarms ring, ding, and buzz from the station....

will-oconnor 05 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic created chaos in emergency departments (EDs) across the United States in early 2020. Despite a relaxation of Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) guidelines, which require stabilization and treatments for anyone arriving at a dedicated ED,...

justin-wampach 04 02, 2021

Effective physician scheduling can be difficult and time-consuming. A surge in patients along with limited staff makes adequate and timely on-call scheduling even more challenging. At the same time, it’s important to evenly distribute hours — one physician can’t be...