Ronald N. Riner, MD, FACC

Editorial

Physician-Hospital Alignment: Finding the Sweet Spot

09/01/2009

Many group practices, specialists and primary-care physicians are having their practices assessed in order to determine whether the practice should: (a) remain independent; (b) merge with another practice; or (c) agree to become employed by a...

Many group practices,...

09/01/2009

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Practice Management and Economics

Innovations in Compensation Modeling

08/01/2008

Jere Palazzolo , MHA;

Ronald N. Riner , MD, FACC;

Keelyn Meisinger , RN, MBA;

In times of increasing costs and declining reimbursement, physicians find themselves working harder for little or no increased financial reward. As revenues stagnate, compensation becomes an even timelier topic. Therefore, it is important to...

In times of increasing costs and...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Practice Management and Economics

Choosing the Right Cardiovascular Delivery Model for Your Hospital: ‚ÄúFor All of the Right Reasons‚Äù

08/01/2008

Jason Cummings , MBA;

Haneen Saqer , MHA;

Keelyn Meisinger , RN, MBA;

Jere Palazzolo , MHA;

Ronald N. Riner , MD, FACC;

“Every calling is great when greatly pursued.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Cardiovascular (CV) services garner significant attention in healthcare these days, and for good reason. Just look at the financial statements for the average American...

“Every calling is great when...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Practice Management and Economics

Defining the Healthcare Market ‚Äî A Critical Precursor to Your Strategic Plan

08/01/2008

Jason Cummings , MBA;

Ronald N. Riner , MD, FACC;

“My views are fluid, and are subject to change as circumstances change.” Winston Churchill Most hospitals undertake an annual strategic planning process. Medical practices also plan, but less frequently. In fact, sometimes medical...

“My views are fluid, and are...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Practice Management and Economics

Breaking Some of the Rules

08/01/2008

Ronald N. Riner , MD, FACC;

The article on the One Stop Post Op Unit in this issue points to a rather innovative way of taking care of postoperative patients. Peter Drucker, one of the more renowned management thinkers of our time, constantly extols the fact that...

The article on the One Stop Post...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Practice Management and Economics

Measure for Measure: The Opportunity and Responsibility of New Revenue Sharing Ventures

08/01/2008

Ronald N. Riner , MD, FACC;

The article by Mr. Barbo is very helpful and informative for those groups contemplating methods of developing new revenue-sharing opportunities in a setting of collaborative activity or strategic alliances with parties who have common...

The article by Mr. Barbo is very...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology