MedHQ Named on “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” List
MedHQ earned a place on the Becker’s Healthcare “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” list for 2018. The highly regarded list identifies healthcare organizations doing outstanding work to further professional development, leadership, diversity, and engagement among their staff. Becker’s selects hospitals, health systems, and healthcare companies that offer employees exceptional opportunities to grow and […]
Why ASCs Should Partner with HR Management Firms
MedHQ was recently consulted by a colleague about a growing healthcare management company. With over 100+ employees in ten facilities across the Midwest, the management company expects to double by the end of the year and is looking for systems to help manage the growing employee base. To assist with the growth, the management company […]
Steps to Take to Manage Involuntary Terminations
Every ambulatory surgery center needs a professional, dedicated staff to provide excellent patient care and operate efficiently. Successful ASC leaders are thorough in recruiting and hiring employees who are the best fit for their team, and modeling the culture they want to see in the organization. But despite these efforts, there will still be times […]
Alleviating Hostile Work Environments & Harassment Claims
Ambulatory surgery centers rely on a highly skilled, experienced, and engaged workforce to run efficiently in a change-driven industry. These healthcare professionals have demanding and fast-paced jobs, and they need to work in a safe and supportive environment in order to provide the best patient care. ASC leaders are responsible for creating a culture where […]
Delivering Proactive Strategies to Mitigate High-Risk HR Events for Surgical Facilities
When it comes to high-risk human resources events, ASCs need to ensure they understand how improperly handling adverse events in human resources (HR) can significantly derail workforce productivity, cost tens of thousands of dollars and cause upward pressure on insurance rates. To assist with that effort, a guide from MedHQ titled, How to Mitigate Your […]
How to Mitigate FMLA/ADA Interactions
For many busy healthcare executives, employment practices matters are often secondary to more immediate problems. But while employee/employer challenges might not seem pressing in the moment, if they aren’t addressed, they can become critical and costly in the future. Executives must anticipate and mitigate these risks before they damage an ASC’s reputation, finances, or work […]
ASCA Webinar: Tackle the Top HR Risk Events
Last month, two members of MedHQ’s leadership team hosted a presentation as part of the ASCA’s 2018 Webinar Series. In a webinar titled, “Tackle the Top Five Human Resources Risk Events,” Tom Jacobs, CEO, and Rita Hernandez-Figi, VP, Human Resources Services highlighted strategies for handling the most difficult human resources (HR) challenges facing ASCs: 1. […]
Due Diligence Uncovers Savings
Leaders of ASCs are responsible not only for safeguarding the health of their patients, but also for making wide-ranging management decisions that affect the facility’s risk management, efficiency, and productivity. The day-to-day duties of running an ASC are complex and time-consuming, and ASC managers and administrators need ongoing support from an accounting and financial services […]
2017 Sets Tone for Continued MedHQ Growth as Strategic Resource
Rolling into the new year ahead energized by the successes of 2017, MedHQ Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Tom Jacobs shared his outlook on the challenges and opportunities for ASCs in 2018 and looked back on a few of MedHQ’s key accomplishments over the past year. “As we continue to build on our relationships with […]
3 Touch Points to Better Engage a Multi-Generational Workforce
As average retirement age climbs with the health, vitality and economic necessity of the Baby Boomer generation today, many ASC leaders are challenged to manage a workforce that includes employees age 18 to 80. Motivating workers across a multi-generations – including Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials, each with distinct attitudes about work and career – […]
