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Medical Directorships

An archive of all posts categorized under “Medical Directorships” in the Ludi blog.

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Streamlining Provider Compensation During M&A: 3 Key Focus Areas

Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Automation, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Spend, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, Technology Automation /

In the fast-evolving healthcare industry, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are hotter than ever, with annual deal volume remaining 70% higher than the pre-COVID trendline. Hospitals are joining forces to expand services, improve efficiencies, and stay competitive. Yet, one of the biggest challenges in any healthcare M&A is managing the processes behind provider compensation. When organizations […]

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Provider Compensation Playbook: 5 Strategies for Success

Fair Market Value, Healthcare Automation, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Spend, Physician Time Log Process, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, Technology Automation, wRVU /

As the VP of Provider Compensation at Ludi, I had the privilege of hosting a webinar recently featuring two outstanding industry experts—Allison Pullins from ECG Management Consultants and our client Kimberly Frye from MyMichigan Health. Together, we unpacked key strategies for managing provider compensation in 2025, spotlighting trends, challenges, and actionable solutions for healthcare organizations

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Mastering Provider Compensation: Pathways to Financial Success

Compliance in Healthcare, Healthcare Automation, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Spend, Physician Time Log Process, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, Technology Automation, wRVU /

In today’s healthcare landscape, managing provider compensation is more than just setting pay rates; it’s about aligning financial strategies with regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. In a recent HFMA webinar I hosted with our clients Scott Steiner (CEO) and Jonathan McGuire (Chief Compliance Officer) of Phoebe Putney Health System, we discussed trends and strategies for

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Navigating Compliance Risk in Physician Compensation: 3 Takeaways from Recent Cases

AI, Compliance in Healthcare, Fair Market Value, Medical Directorships, Physician Alignment, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Time Log Process, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law, wRVU /

Navigating Compliance Risk in Physician Compensation: 3 Takeaways from Recent Cases An uptick in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments this past year serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of maintaining accurate compensation practices in healthcare. Share As healthcare organizations navigate the complexities of physician compensation, it is essential to adhere

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5 Errors to Avoid in Physician Time Tracking

Medical Directorships, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Time Log Process, Physician Time Tracking, Technology Automation /

This is the time of year when I’m on the road regularly talking with clients and other hospital professionals at different conferences. One of the things I’m constantly reminded of is how automation is really a must-have in the world of managing physician contracts. Why? Because paying doctors for the work they’re contracted to do

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How to Create the Optimal Medical Directorship Contract for Your Physicians

Compliance in Healthcare, Medical Directorships, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Time Log Process /

Hospitals need physician partnerships in administrative leadership, so many provider organizations often choose arrangements known as “medical directorships” to help fulfill this work. These arrangements designate a physician leader to be responsible for a number of activities related to the delivery of medical care and clinical services. The “activities” typically include:  Cost management Utilization review Quality assurance

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Thanks For The Check. What’s It For? Are You Paying Medical Directors That Don’t Know They’re Medical Directors?

Medical Directorships, Physician Compensation, Physician Time Tracking /

Working with all sizes of hospitals and their physician partners at Ludi, I see a lot of interesting things. Once, I met a Chief Medical Officer that carried around his physician agreements in a folder that had an orange stain on it. The stain was reminiscent of cheese puffs, but who am I to judge?

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Orange is Not Your Color: Recent Uptick of Stark Law Violations

Compliance in Healthcare, Fair Market Value, Medical Directorships, Physician Compensation, Physician Contracts, Physician Relationships, Physician Time Tracking, Stark Law /

I worked for a large non-for-profit system “papering” physician employment, loans, and other physician alignment strategies. I regarded compliance as a necessary evil. It’s actually smart to conduct your organization’s business within in the bounds of federal regulations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) hasn’t taken 2018 off and when they hit an organization, the fine

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