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Female PAs make 86 percent of what their male counterparts earn, a recent study found. This is profoundly unfair.

A recent kickback case against a spine surgeon and his fiancée underscores the importance of physicians understanding of anti-kickback and Stark laws.

Most physicians realize they can't just up and retire, but how exactly do you prepare for life after medicine?

This older doc describes the attitude of many young residents who would rather have a job than a profession.

As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.

More than 60 percent of physicians say they would consider switching to DPC if circumstances were favorable. Here's what you need to know about the model.

For this doc, reacting to and treating a patients potentially life-threatening diagnosis brings out the best in her.

Don't make the mistake of starting an alternative payment program without doing your research first, warms a healthcare consultant.

A new survey reveals why physicians are retiring five years later than most Americans.

Two recently settled cases can serve as important lessons for physicians on the proper methods of successful asset protection.

With hurricane season in full effect, an asset protection specialist gives his advice on protecting your professional assets in the event of a natural disaster.

An experienced PA believes the professions quality measures and results are often hidden under the umbrella of the physicians they work beside.

A recent MGMA stat poll found nearly half of practice leaders believe medical staffers need additional customer service training.

What does the average high-performing medical practice do to stay ahead of the curve? A recent survey looked at this.

Amid new theories on benefits of sharing medical records with patients, this physician believes a trusting physician-patient relationship remains essential.

What happens when a patient presents with a condition that there is currently no billing code in the system for? This doctor finds out the hard way.

With Labor Day fast approaching, we asked our editorial advisory board about the highlight of their summer.

A financial expert explains how a physicians financial planning is often different from that of the average American due to complexity and a compressed timeline.

Some physician readers are hesitant to retire no matter the age, due to their everlasting drive to care for others.

Don't let the grind get you down. Here are five ways physicians can be more energetic in their day-to-day lives.

This doc found out the hard way that medical coding for a single patient can be a cumbersome time suck.

With advanced education and experience that affords flexibility, Certified PAs can bring vital expertise and skills to palliative care teams.

A Deputy Attorney General shares experiences and offers advice for physicians who face a Medial Licensing Board.

Quality alerts in the EHR can help remind physicians of urgent issues, but it's important to tailor the alerts to specific patients and leverage medical research.

Are you trying to build up a practice in a new community? Here are five ways to attract patients.

This healthcare provider shares his experiences on having two brothers who succumbed to HIV/AIDS in the 1980s and how it's shaped his outlook in medicine.

A new study from CompHealth found that late-career physicians are hesitant to retire due to continuing to feel competitive and effective at their practice.

Healthcare professional explains how concierge care can work for hospital systems and patients on a large scale.

This Locum Tenens recruiter has gone from explaining to doctors what the concept is to explaining how it would work for them.

Don't just count on an administrator to keep track of legal obligations - your practice may need a formal legal check-up.