Hospitals battle doctor-owned centers

Article Abstract:

The physician ownership in specialty hospitals such as cardiology, cardiac surgery, ambulatory surgery, and orthopedic surgery is becoming more common with reference to records showing an increase in 47 percent since 1996. However, these physicians experience a hostile response from hospitals that feel ignored by their investments in their competitors.

Patients, Patient care

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You schmooze you lose

Article Abstract:

Primary care physicians schmooze with their quality service, accessibility and promptness. The methods used by the physicians in communicating with their patients more effectively are mentioned.

Medical care, Medical care quality

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