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06 contents ON THE COVER /////// FEBRUARY 2016 10 13 FE ATURES UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM'S HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE 6 The Heart and Vascular Institute brings together a comprehensive group of specia lists dedicated to the care of both adult and pediatric heart patients, including cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other specia lists and professiona ls. SPECIAL SECTION: PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT AND RELOCATION THE DIY GUIDE TO RELOCATING SUCCESS 10 Findings from Cejka Search's annua l Residents and Fellows Survey indicate that new physicians are looking for and choosing their first practice opportunity earlier than ever, so it is critica l for practices to begin an outreach strateg y tailored to the needs of early-career physicians earlier, as well. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PHYSICIANS 13 For physicians, the process of navigating the mortgage industry is often complicated by pay structures, self-employment, contracts and timing of moves versus starting a new position. Learn how to best maneuver and plan for that next purchase, refinance or construction. SMOOTH THE RECRUITMENT PATH WITH THE RIGHT BONUS 14 W hile recruitment bonuses are frequently part of a hospita l's or practice's strateg y to attract physicians, not a ll incentives are equa lly e„ective. RESEARCH SUGGESTS PATH TOWARD FEWER INFLUENZA DEATHS IN NURSING HOMES 16 Influenza-related morbidity and morta lity were significantly reduced among residents of long-stay nursing homes who received vaccines that were well-matched to the prevailing strain in a given flu season, according to recent research. DEPARTMENTS DATA VAULT 9 FINANCE 17 LINK 18

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