October 30th 2024
A look at the effects on patient services if reduction happens in 2025.
August 30th 2024
How can we combat the dullness and tedium of our workday lives?
August 19th 2024
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
October 2nd 2023
August 8th 2023
Time for a mid-year check-in to make sure you are on track.
Challenges you’ll face when starting a private medical practice
Despite advantages to private practice, fewer physicians are choosing to open their own practice than ever before.
7 reasons to be happy you’re in primary care
Looking for the positive in the pandemic.
The pros and cons of private practice versus hospital employment
What physicians should consider when choosing their path.
3 tips for physicians to find the best financial advisor
Not every financial adviser has your best interests at heart.
The systemic barriers preventing physician workforce equality
Despite promising surges in the number of female medical students, active physicians remain predominantly male. Here are insiders' thoughts on why gender inequity persists and how to find a better balance.
Physician personality types: How self-awareness can improve your practice
The science of personality and why self-awareness matters.
Learning from the reminder that physicians are patients too
It is good for doctors to be patients and to wrestle with the things our patients do.
14 things one physician is thankful for
As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself trying to focus less on the chaos of medical practice and more on the many blessings in my life.
5 tips to negotiate favorable payer contracts
Negotiating with payers is not easy, but a challenge worth taking on
Inexperienced workers can be a boon to your practice
In this tight labor market, stop searching for the perfect candidate. Train them instead.
When your best laid plans don’t work out
Running a medical practice means being ready for the unexpected
5 healthcare trends impacting physician practices
Physician practices are facing new obstacles as they try to balance patient care with business priorities. Here are five healthcare trends impacting physician practices today.
5 ways to better manage medical device risk
Your practice is at risk from the devices right at your very fingertips. Learn how to secure the technology you use to keep your patients healthy.
4 ways to recruit Gen Z workers
The youngest generation in the workforce wants meaning and stability. Here’s how to show them the meaningful work your physician practice does.
How much money do you need to retire?
Five questions to ask yourself as you plan for retirement.
7 ways to help new physicians succeed
A new work environment can be challenging for newly graduated physicians as well as more experienced physicians. Here are seven ways to help make the onboarding process seamless.
3 times your practice could benefit from locum tenens physicians
Hiring a physician is a long-term commitment, which is why brining a locum on board first can be a viable short-term option or trial run.
Exclusive survey results: Practices reveal their biggest staffing challenge
Practices share their attitudes and frustrations about running a medical practice.
Exclusive survey results: What practices pay their staff
Planning to hire staff or considering whether to give them a raise? Check out our survey results first.
Take control of your life with locum tenens
As summer draws to a close, take stock of your career and make sure you are living the life you want.
How physicians take vacations
It's summertime and that means finding the perfect work-beach balance.
Healthcare personality traits
Considering a career in healthcare? See this first.
American medical students less likely to choose to become primary care physicians
Physicians who have matched into primary care positions has been on the decline for the past eight years, according to data from The Match.
How to prepare for locum tenens physicians
Here are four ways practice owners and administrators can ensure temporary employees are successful.
Why I’m quitting my job
It’s good to seek professional help and try coping strategies when you’re feeling burned out. But if those don’t work, then it might be time to consider prioritizing yourself and walking away from your job.
5 steps to start your own independent practice
Advice for how to go solo - and be successful.
How independent physicians can combat ongoing hospital consolidation
Hospitals across the country are purchasing private practices even though patients prefer AND receive better care from independent physicians.
Physician Perspectives: William Laurence
“Probably one of the best decision's that I made, which has allowed me to continue to enjoy medical practice, was borne out of necessity.”
When to consider succession planning
Take time to reassess your personal and professional priorities as well as long-term goals for your practice, then adjust your workload as needed.