The leadership team at Merit Health River Region Hospital had been frustrated with the performance of its emergency department (ED) and the lack of effectiveness of its existing staffing firm to turn things around. Metrics were poor, more than half of the physician shifts were covered by locums, and teamwork was lacking.
Read MoreThe leadership team at Gadsden Regional Medical Center was frustrated with the performance of the Emergency Department (ED) under the management of its long-time staffing group. Throughput times were long, patients were leaving without treatment, and the ED team was disengaged, resulting in high turnover and locums usage.
Read MoreBlount Memorial Hospital’s executive team had been unsuccessful working with its long-time emergency department (ED) staffing firm to improve metrics, so they selected American Physician Partners (APP) to turn the ED around.
Read MoreRegional Medical Center (RMC)’s existing Emergency Department (ED) group was failing to meet its operational and quality goals. The group was also facing financial hardship, which resulted in its inability to pay the emergency physicians and nurse practitioners. Louis Bass, CEO, turned to American Physician Partners because of their recognized expertise in ED turnarounds.
Read MoreCommunity wellness and patient experience is the highest priority for Randy Davis, president and CEO of NorthCrest Medical Center. However, high physician turnover and locum tenens rates in the Emergency Department (ED) made this challenging. The hospital experienced unnecessary patient transfers that reduced revenue potential.
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