Physician Affilations With Hospitals

Understanding Physician Affiliation with Hospitals

Physician affiliation with a hospital refers to the relationship between a hospital and a physician who provides medical services at that hospital. This affiliation can take different forms, but generally means that the hospital has granted the physician the right to admit and treat patients at the hospital, and may provide support services, such as access to equipment and staff.

There are different types of physician affiliations with hospitals, including:

Employed physicians: These are physicians who are directly employed by the hospital and receive a regular salary and benefits. They typically work exclusively at that hospital and are subject to its policies and procedures.

Independent physicians: These are physicians who maintain their own practices but have privileges to admit and treat patients at the hospital. They are not employees of the hospital and are typically paid by insurance companies or patients for their services.

Contracted physicians: These are physicians who have a contractual relationship with the hospital to provide specific services or to cover certain shifts. They may or may not be employed by the hospital, but have agreed to provide services at the hospital on a regular basis.

 

Physician affiliation with a hospital can have benefits for both the physician and the hospital. For physicians, it can provide access to additional resources and support services, such as laboratory and imaging services, and can also help to attract new patients. For hospitals, affiliations with physicians can help to ensure that there are enough medical professionals available to provide high-quality care to patients, and can also help to build relationships with referring physicians and other healthcare providers in the community.

How Does This Work?

we offer comprehensive physician affiliation services to help hospitals and physicians establish strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Our services are designed to provide physicians with access to the resources and support they need to deliver high-quality care to their patients, while also helping hospitals to attract and retain top talent in the medical field.

 

Our physician affiliation services include:

 

  • Recruitment and placement: We work closely with hospitals to identify their staffing needs and recruit physicians who meet their specific requirements. We also assist physicians in finding hospital affiliations that align with their career goals and interests.
  • Credentialing and application assistance: We provide comprehensive support for the physician credentialing and application process, ensuring that all required documents and information are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Orientation and training: We offer orientation and training programs to help physicians understand the hospital’s policies, procedures, and protocols, and to ensure that they are equipped to provide the highest level of care to their patients.
  • Practice management support: We provide ongoing support and resources to affiliated physicians to help them manage their practices effectively and efficiently, including assistance with billing and coding, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Professional development and networking: We offer opportunities for affiliated physicians to engage in professional development and networking activities, such as continuing education programs, peer-to-peer mentorship, and community outreach events.

we are committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships between hospitals and physicians, and to supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Contact us today to learn more about our physician affiliation services.

 

How Do I Get Started?

Glad you asked! You can enroll in our service online here. We will contact you by the next business day. Or, give us a call to order by the phone at 209-232-6222 , 209-208-5666 We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions

We will be your partner in this process. As with any partnership, we will need your help. If your demographic information is recorded in a database like CAQH, that will provide a good starting point. If you’re missing some necessary information, we can help you to track it down. Throughout the process, we will do the bulk of the work, but we will likely need your involvement or insights at times.

Every project varies depending on the license type and the state you are transferring too. Contact our professionals to learn how we can help. Throughout the entire process, you’ll have access to all our work, including a digital record of emails, calls, documents, etc.

We have an online dashboard system that will provide you with every detail of how we are working for you. You will be able to see every phone call, email, and document. This provides 100% transparency.

You will be assigned a senior licensing professional, who you can call directly (M-F 8a-5p EST), or email anytime. You can also message us though your project’s dashboard. In summary, we’re accessible to you at anytime.

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You are 100% allowed to use our services, and using our service should not be viewed poorly in the eyes of a board. In fact, if you were working in a large hospital system, such help might customarily be provided to you customarily.

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