Recruiting Physicians Effectively

Got a hold of a terrific article from the MGMA on efficient physician recruitment practices. They list 7 essential steps in the process.


1. Develop a recruitment plan, budget, and team.
2. Determine the profile of the ideal new physician.
3. Get to know the candidate.
4. Verify the candidate’s credentials and background.
5. Meet with the candidate.
6. Develop a budget.
7. Close the deal.

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Social Media and Employment Discrimination

I found a good cheat sheet by ERE on employment discrimination and Social Media networks. It will help you dodge the legal landmines.

ERE Article





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More updates on Health Care Reform

Hopefully you all are not getting tired of Health Care Reform. This is an intersting article. It says that doctors will continue to order unnecessary tests to protect themsleves againist lawsuits. The President of the AMA says we need more protections for doctors in the courtroom. What do you think?

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Neurosurgeons Support Direction Taken in Healthcare Reform Legislation

Newly Introduced Healthcare Reform Bill Will Preserve Patient Access to Neurosurgical Care.

Great article from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

"America's neurosurgeons are working to achieve meaningful healthcare reform legislation that will fix what is broken with our current healthcare system, without destroying what already works well," stated Troy M. Tippett, MD, President of the AANS. "The Empowering Patients First Act includes a targeted set of reforms that will help individuals obtain health insurance coverage and ensure consumer choice without a lot of new government mandates."

http://www.aans.org/Library/Article.aspx?ArticleId=62331

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Healthcare and physician recruitment resources and tools

I found a fantastic resource from a recruitment conference which was sponsored by The National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network.

It has everything from behavioral interviewing, reference checking, CV screening, retention planning and helpful websites.

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Healthcare reform. Will there be a shortage?

Every article I read is projecting a huge shortage of healthcare professionals (particularly primary care physicians) should Obama succeed in extending medical insurance to millions of Americans who currently lack it.

The folks in DC are primarily focusing on the financial aspects without considering other ramifications.

What does this mean for healthcare recruitment professionals? We will be busy! Here is just one article I found on the subject.

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Tips for successful physician recruitment and retention

I found a great article published by the MGMA on physician recruitment and retention tips. This is a must read. The article includes information on:

1. Where should you look for candidates?
2. Identify interest in the candidates.
3. How do you close the deal?
4. Tips for retaining physicians

I am sure you will find it helpful.

http://blog.mgma.com/blog/bid/23342/Tips-for-successful-physician-recruitment-and-retention

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