According to an AMA Insurance report, almost half of all physicians work more than 50 hours a week. And most likely, it’s someone else’s job to schedule all that time. Many practices use a manual scheduling system for this. Unfortunately, that approach can lead to healthcare providers spending valuable time haggling over call shifts, time-off […]

Medicare covers the costs of clinical trials—but only in certain situations. National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) and Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) highlight what Medicare will and will not pay for. By identifying and understanding the applicable NCDs and LCDs for your studies, you can ensure smooth and compliant Medicare coverage for your site. What Are Medicare […]

It’s easy for hospital and healthcare staff to feel overworked. Physicians, nurses, and support workers juggle many pressure-packed tasks, including patient care, compliance issues, and other critical assignments. Managing those competing priorities can burn out employees—and cost medical practices time, money and knowledge, as a result. One of the best ways to mitigate employee stress […]

Each year, poorly performing sites cost sponsors and CROs billions of dollars. Sponsors and CROs are adjusting strategies to solve this problem, including improving their site selection processes. As a result, to win studies, your site must now show that it’s not only easy to work with, but also a money-saving solution. Demonstrated success is […]

Physician scheduling is a crucial facet of any healthcare organization. At times herculean in its importance, healthcare organizations must ensure that employees are positioned to provide the best – and most timely – care possible around the clock. This not-so-small feat extends further than simply scheduling appointments and allocating physicians. There are numerous factors to […]