Practice Management

Tariffs are poised to drive up costs, strain staff, and shrink patient payments—here's what practices need to do now to stay financially resilient.

Rising tariffs on medical supplies could drive up health care costs this year, creating new financial and operational challenges for practices.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Does a doctor's appearance still matter? How the white coat, hygiene and professional attire impact patient trust, satisfaction and perceptions of physician competence in modern healthcare.

Discover expert strategies for medical practices to manage rising supply and device costs driven by inflation and tariffs.

New tariffs from the Trump administration exempt pharmaceuticals but may still raise costs and disrupt supply chains for medical practices.

Discover 11 proven strategies to boost patient satisfaction, enhance the patient experience and improve retention at your medical practice.

Neil Baum, MD, tells how to deal with last minute patient questions.

Prioritizing provider wellness is essential to improving patient care quality, reducing clinician burnout, and enhancing healthcare outcomes across medical organizations.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Discover timeless life and leadership lessons from Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago’s beloved 105-year-old basketball chaplain, and how her wisdom inspires teamwork, resilience and discipline in medicine and beyond.

Understanding the legal structures of medical practice acquisitions—asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger—is essential for practice administrators navigating today’s complex, high-stakes transaction landscape.

Neil Baum, MD, gives actionable interview tips to help you take your career to the next level.

Why improving wait times matters — and how your practice can do it efficiently.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Discussing costs with patients is a conversation many physicians avoid, but they're doing their practice a disservice.

Discover 13 essential tips for legally and compassionately terminating a medical practice employee, ensuring HIPAA compliance, protecting patient privacy and safeguarding your practice’s reputation.

With seamless technology enabling collaboration between in-office and remote teams, administrative workflows can be managed efficiently, ensuring continuity of care.

Doctors are dealing with a ton of challenges all at once, and seeing their reimbursement shrink while costs to do business increase is a major problem.

Neil Baum, MD, gives tips on dealing with difficult callers at your medical practice.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Approaching supply chain decisions in a way that solicits provider input while also considering the needs of patients and health systems creates efficiencies as well as a basis for quality and safety improvements.

Discover how Gen Z’s emphasis on mental health, digital fluency, and flexibility compares to Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials—and what it means for building a thriving, multigenerational healthcare workforce.

Overwhelming tasks and unreasonable deadlines squeeze our cognitive capabilities. Choosing what you can handle improves our clarity and intelligence.

Neil Baum, MD, explains how you can move your practice from focusing on quantity of care to quality of care.

How evolving workplace attitudes are transforming healthcare staffing, as COVID-19 accelerates trends like remote work, mental health support, and modernized technology.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

How can organizations bridge the gap between AI’s potential and its acceptance among providers and staff?