Physicians Practice Pearls®

Handling hostility, so those difficult ones (and everyone else) wants to work with you.

We need to think outside the box and identify more than one solution to find the best solution to problems in the practice.

While the public rages at payers, it's important not to forget Congress' role in the current state of health care.

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Staffing shortages are impacting patient care, straining doctors, nurses, technicians, and other essential staff.

Five key best practices that health care contact centers can adopt to optimize their operations and improve the patient experience.

Gratitude, if it is genuine, can organically lead to greater reimbursement.

Burnout and social media toxicity are ravaging the public, but doctors can help.

Loneliness can have a negative effect on patient health, here's how to spot it and help.

While analyzing the competition is an essential component of your strategy, most medical practices don't conduct this type of analysis systematically enough.

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De-escalating situations and emotions can settle disagreements between staff members.

An effective compliance program can and does mitigate liability, so it's important to stay abreast of regulatory changes.

How practices can use videos to enhance patient education, improve compliance, and increase practice efficiency.

Forgiveness is necessary to keep moving forward toward success and emotional stability in your practice and life.

Evidence shows that patients who feel they are not heard or respected by their doctors experience poorer outcomes.

These core principles should be adopted into any covered entity or business associates’ policies and procedures.

Part two of our look at the loss of joy inhealth care and how to get it back.

Part one in a look at the loss of joy hitting the health care industry.

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Nearly one-third of U.S. adults aged 45 and older report feeling lonely.

Given that the health care sector tops the FBI's list as the top target of ransomware, it is not a surprise that the Senate has a bill on the table to increase minimum cybersecurity standards.

You’re a great leader, and you run your practice like a well-oiled machine. But what happens when you’re gone?

This is not a time to be defensive or be oft-putting. Show the patient that you respect their right to make decisions about their care. Avoid being defensive or dismissive.

Notable regulatory items to consider as Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches.

AI helps to reduce unnecessary expenses, making advanced medical care more affordable.

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Sometimes, we need to reflect on the joys and benefits of a medical practice.

A federal judge recently ruled that a proprietary AI system illegally denied Medicaid and other benefits to low-income residents and people with disabilities.

A look at how communication can repair the divide between physician and patient.