Articles tagged with Financial Management
A special section of BioScience provides in-depth analyses of assessment systems for protected area management effectiveness. Key findings include the need for more widespread use of assessments and monitoring, as well as the identification of critical management issues such as funding, staffing, and community relations.
A study found that primary care physicians face challenges in providing high-quality mental health services due to the number of managed care contacts and referral process complexities. To improve access, managed care organizations should develop uniform procedures for obtaining mental health services.
A study by American College of Emergency Physicians found that only half of emergency department visits are paid, with payments decreasing from 60.3% to 53% between 1996 and 1998. The decline threatens the ability of emergency departments to provide care to all patients regardless of ability to pay.
A study of 26,359 managers found that female managers' voluntary turnover rates were slightly lower than those of male managers. Recently promoted women were also less likely to resign than recently promoted men. Managers with graduate degrees who took family leaves were no more likely to resign than non-leave-taking managers.
Research finds HR practices enhance financial performance in British businesses, particularly in manufacturing sector. Companies with specialist personnel relations demonstrate strongest and most consistent association between profit and people management.
A Virginia Tech accounting professor has received a research award for his contributions to government accountability and financial reporting. His research, which spans 19 years, has influenced the development of guidelines on entity identification in government financial statements.
A survey of black and white managers found that black managers report a slower rate of promotion and less psychosocial support than their white counterparts. The study suggests that organizations may be underutilizing qualified African-American employees, leading to resentment, boredom, stress, and turnover.
A review of Canada's waiting lists reveals a need for better infrastructure and information about management approaches, contradicting frequently offered solutions. The authors conclude that information defects are often misdiagnosed as financial shortages, leading to forced decision-making.
A nationwide survey of internists found that up to 50% of physicians in managed care settings failed to prescribe recommended services, while 39% in fee-for-service settings did so. Financial incentives led to a decrease in ordering tests and referrals.