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The 8 worst states for physician quality of life
The eight states that ranked lowest in our quality of life metric.
Who is your worthy successor?
You’re a great leader, and you run your practice like a well-oiled machine. But what happens when you’re gone?
2024 Physicians Practice best states to practice: 30-21
The definitive ranking of which states are best for physicians continues.
Practice tip of the week: Things NOT to say to patients
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
The 10 best states for physician cost of living 2024
Which states have the lowest cost of living?
When a patient asks for a second opinion
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.
The 9 worst states for physician cost of living 2024
Which states have the highest cost of living?
Regulatory moves ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Notable regulatory items to consider as Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches.
2024 Physicians Practice best states to practice: 40-31
2024 Physicians Practice best states to practice: 50-41
The definitive ranking of which states are best for physicians.
Best States to Practice 2024: How we got our results
The method behind our definitive list of the best states for practicing medicine.
Practice tip of the week: Collecting from patients
AI In health care: It's not binary
AI helps to reduce unnecessary expenses, making advanced medical care more affordable.
Physicians Practice digital edition: Using texting to boost patient volume
Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!
Bringing people together for strategic planning
Stephen A. Dickens, vice president at SVMIC, explains how to approach bringing different stakeholders together to develop a strategic plan and what the most common challenges are in reaching a consensus.
Emerging trends in medical practice security
Ashkan Nikou, head of security at Bluegrass Orthopaedic, describes some of the emerging trends in health care facility security.
Is medical debt making patients sicker?
Physicians, and employers, need to start taking financial toxicity seriously.
How to minimize your malpractice risk
Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, discusses how to minimize your practice's malpractice risk using the AVOID method.
Practice tip of the week: Billing mistakes to avoid
The rose, the thorn, and the bud: Implications for health care
Sometimes, we need to reflect on the joys and benefits of a medical practice.
AI malfunction highlights need for health care safeguards
A federal judge recently ruled that a proprietary AI system illegally denied Medicaid and other benefits to low-income residents and people with disabilities.
Consider the patient experience
Actionable patient data lives in your digital engagement tools — use it!
Making sure your strategic plan stays flexible
Stephen A. Dickens, vice president at SVMIC, explains how to ensure that the strategic planning process remains flexible enough to adapt to unforeseen changes in the healthcare landscape.
Security advice for smaller medical practices
Ashkan Nikou, head of security at Bluegrass Orthopaedic, explains how leaders at smaller, resource-limited practices can still keep patients and staff safe.
Suggestions for regaining patient trust
A look at how communication can repair the divide between physician and patient.
Practice tip of the week: Avoiding a malpractice suit
Loss of patients’ trust after the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many patients to lose trust in the health care system.
AP Automation provides pain management for healthcare finance teams
Medical professionals use advanced technology to deliver optimal patient care on the frontline, but data shows that many business offices in the healthcare industry are hesitant to do the same.
What were the most common triggers for malpractice claims in the past year?
Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, walks us through some of the most common triggers for claims in the last year and how they match up with years past.
Off the Chart Special Bulletin: 2024 Tri-State Healthcare Leaders Conference preview
A preview of this year's Tri-State Healthcare Leaders Conference with session leaders.