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Find a physician advisor in your organization
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If your facility has identified the need for a physician advisor (PA), a great place to begin searching for the ideal candidate is within your organization.
Hiring a physician who has been on the medical staff for at least three to five years may be beneficial. These individuals already know the hospital system, physicians, policies, and politics.
Determine which active medical staff members are very knowledgeable with respect to medical necessity and length of stay (LOS) issues, practice high-quality evidence-based medicine, communicate effectively, and use hospital resources responsibly. Then observe them during committee and department meetings to assess how they relate to their peers. Once you identify individuals who meet these qualifications, approaching them to inquire whether they have interest in working as a PA might be worthwhile.
This tip was adapted from the HCPro book, Optimizing the Physician Advisor in Case Management. To learn more about this book or order your copy, click here.
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