Best States to Practice

Family physician Robert Raspa shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Florida.

Oncologist Linda W. Wilson and psychiatrist Jon Betwee share their likes and dislikes about practicing medicine in Hawaii.

Internist Douglas A. Gerard discusses why practicing in Connecticut makes for a happy physician despite high taxes and other challenges.

Allergist/immunologist Melinda Rathkopf shares her perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Alaska.

Family physician Sumana Reddy shares her perspective on practicing medicine in the state of California.

Family physician Richard Budensiek shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Colorado.

Family physician Tom Kincer shares his perspective on practicing medicine in the state of Alabama.

Practicing medicine in sunny, desert-landscaped Arizona has a lot of benefits, but it’s not without some challenges, according to pathologist Moneil Patel.

Here are the five best payers for medical practice claims in the U.S., according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView rankings.

Here are the rankings of the best Blues in the U.S. for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView data.

Here are the eight best major payers for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView rankings.

Here are the best Medicaid payers for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView rankings.

Here are the best Medicare payers for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView rankings.

Here are the rankings of the best payers in the Midwestern U.S. for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView data.

Here are the rankings of the best payers in the northeast U.S. for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView data.

Here are the rankings of the best payers in the southern U.S. for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView data.

Here are the rankings of the best payers in the western U.S. for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView data.

Here are the five worst payers for medical practice claims, according to athenahealth's 2013 PayerView rankings.

Opportunities to practice telemedicine are emerging due to improved technology and reimbursement. Still, there are some legal issues to consider.

Over the past year, several states have changed their PA-related laws. Here’s a closer look at some of those changes.

Our 2013 Staff Salary Survey results indicate how practice size, location, and staffing relate to ACO participation.

As the physician shortage intensifies, so does the debate over the appropriate scope of practice of nonphysician providers. Where do you draw the line?

Legislative interference in the operation of your medical practice is evident across the U.S. Here are some examples.

Use our new Best States to Practice tool to find the ideal location for you to practice medicine in the U.S.

Here are the top states to work as a physician (and those at the bottom) from our 2012 Best States to Practice report.

More physicians are being disciplined by medical boards yet penalties are not as severe.

Trying to decide which state to practice in? Our guide to state-level conditions affecting physicians’ wallets will help you choose wisely.

A lingering recession and declining reimbursement make for stormy weather for practices. Check out our suggestions for how to stay dry - and in the black.

Which states welcome practicing physicians, and which ones fleece them? Check out our simple one-page scorecard for state-based information on Medicare pay, malpractice climate, income tax burdens, and more.