Physicians say the burden of paperwork/quality metrics is the top issue they face, according to Medical Economics’ 94^th Physician Report. This was the top issue physicians reported in 2020 as well.

Communication, cooperation, and collaboration are essential. Why are these three seemingly straightforward concepts—especially communication—so very difficult in many health systems?

Christopher Daniel Duntsch, a former American neurosurgeon nicknamed “Dr. Death,” is serving a life sentence after being accused of injuring as many as 35 patients in less than two years before his license was revoked by the Texas Medical Board. Several organizations failed to perform their due diligence or disclose all information concerning Duntsch; these actions allowed him to continue practicing and pose a great danger to patients. This year, the state of Texas put into law provisions it hopes will prevent people like Duntsch from maintaining credentials to provide patient care.

This is the latest in a continuing series of articles designed for medical staff leaders and their associates. This month, Greeley and Williams discuss succession. No, not the HBO show.

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