For a long time, people thought there were only two leadership styles: autocratic and democratic. Democratic leaders were accused of being too soft and easy, while their autocratic counterparts were often called too tough and domineering. Today’s manager, however, is flexible and able to use four basic leadership styles.

Minnesota is the place for physicians to practice, according to Medscape's recent ranking of states. The ranking is based on several factors: physician burnout rates, levels of happiness in and out of work, compensation, malpractice payouts per capita, number of adverse actions against physicians, resident retention, health system performance, and overall livability.

Find out what’s happening in the world of federal healthcare regulations by reviewing some recent headlines from across the country.

Consider joining forces with local or even statewide hospitals to find beds for patients during an emergency surge. The plan could improve patient care while saving precious resources like money, manpower, and staff energy when setting up alternate care sites.