Hospital leaders: Make improving clinician engagement a top priority
Improving clinician engagement is always a high priority, particularly now, when the health care industry is experiencing significant staffing turnover and shortages. Hospital administrators and medical directors must make creating an environment where clinicians can build long and satisfying careers an imperative.
Building an Emergency Department Team and Strong Culture From the Ground Up
Partnership Background A rural Southeastern health system built a new state-of-the-art facility to better serve the community and increase access to care. Though it quickly attracted a steady volume of ED visits in its first two years, the new facility only had one truly designated clinician—the rest were pulled from the system’s main campus and […]
Health Care Advocacy: Building a Sustainable Future for Patient Care
Randy Pilgrim, MD, FACEP, FAAFP Enterprise Chief Medical Officer, SCP Health America’s health care system resembles a complex and ongoing construction project, with clinicians, health systems, and communities working at different levels simultaneously. Each day brings new challenges: shifting regulations, evolving payment models, mounting workforce pressures, and, most importantly, the changing needs of our patients. […]
You are not alone: Combating loneliness and staying connected in medicine
As health care professionals, we dedicate our lives to caring for others. Yet, ironically, medicine can be one of the loneliest professions.
Defining a patient-centric culture: The heart of health care
In the complex systems which define modern health care environments, one principle stands above all others: patients must be at the center. So, what does it mean to have a patient-centric culture, and how does it impact the crucial clinician-patient relationship? The answer has far-reaching implications for hospitals, health systems, the patients they treat, and […]
Taking Charge of Your Well-being: A Guide for Clinicians
Taking Charge of Your Well-being A Guide for Clinicians Your well-being isn’t just about resilience—it’s about creating sustainable practices that allow you to thrive in today’s challenging health care environment. As a clinician, you’re facing unprecedented pressures, from long hours to administrative burdens, all while maintaining excellence in patient care. Drawing from extensive experience as […]
SCP Health 2024 – Excellence, innovation, and impact
SCP Health 2024 – Excellence, innovation, and impact The health care landscape is constantly evolving. With advancements in technology, shifting expectations from patients, and an enduring need for innovative solutions, staying ahead requires more than just adaptation—it demands a commitment to excellence. SCP Health meets these challenges head-on, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional […]
Seamless transitions for better patient care
Switching physician groups offers health systems an opportunity to enhance patient care, improve hospital efficiency, and increase clinician support. While the process involves careful consideration and strategic planning, it presents multiple options for addressing long-standing challenges to hospital operations. A proactive approach to transitions can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes and satisfaction […]
A clinician’s guide to evaluating leadership at every level
A hospital is a true test of leadership at all levels. Leadership can make the difference in terms of culture, recruitment, and retention.
Changing patient and clinician demographics are driving health care transformation
The next 10 years in health care will see a significant transformation—but not necessarily for the reasons you might think.