Journal of Healthcare Management articles from July 2004

Journal of Healthcare Management archives from July 2004

Editorial.
July 1, 2004... In this issue, authors whose perspectives are grounded in management theory and practice reflect on the existing internal and external relationships that both drive and impede healthcare delivery. They meld lessons from the past with unique...

Interview with Pat Sodomka, FACHE, executive vice president/chief operating officer, MCG Health, Inc., Augusta, Georgia.(Interview)
July 1, 2004... MCG Health, Inc. is the health system for the Medical College of Georgia Hospitals and Clinics, including the Children's Medical Center, the adult hospital, and Georgia Radiation Therapy Center as well as affiliated clinical services offered...

What doctors want.(Physician-Executive Relations)
July 1, 2004... Despite the best efforts of healthcare executives, some physicians remain unhappy with their current situation. We must explore the reasons for this unhappiness and discover what physicians want so that together we can better meet the needs of...

Two factors in project success: a clear process and a strong team.(Replacement Facilities)
July 1, 2004... For most organizations, even contemplating the idea of building a new state-of-the-art hospital from scratch is daunting. One of the keys to capitalizing on such an opportunity is to have a clear vision and an understanding of the process...

After 9/11: priority focus areas for bioterrorism preparedness in hospitals.(Hill-Rom Undergraduate)
July 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, bioterrorism preparedness was a priority in hospitals, but it did not remain a priority. As a result, hospitals are still unprepared to deal with the effects of a...

Improving care and interactions with racially and ethnically diverse populations in healthcare organizations.(Hill-Rom Graduate)
July 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The need for healthcare managers to develop strategies that address culturally appropriate care for racial and ethnic populations continues to grow in importance. Healthcare organizations within the United States serve a...

Doctor-manager relationships in the United States and the United Kingdom.
July 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In many developed countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, the relationships between doctors and hospital managers are strained. The purposes of this article are to examine survey data from the...

A nonfinancial approach to financial improvement of medical groups through advanced access.(Fellow Project)
July 1, 2004... PREFACE Until the mid to late 1980s, medical group practices seemed to enjoy relatively few restrictions in improving revenue and making an overall positive financial performance. Relatively few insurance companies focused on decreasing...