April 14th 2025
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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Physicians are People Too
A physician dispels common misconceptions about the profession.
Clashing Opinions on Physician Shortage Solutions
Tempers flare as readers weigh-in on possible solutions for the nationwide physician shortage.
Hypertension Coding in the Age of Quality
How do physicians need to manage hypertension - from a coding perspective - in the age of quality-based care?
How to Find The Practice Software You Need
Non-EMR practice software is routinely touted as a solution for a problem that may not be yours. Here's what you need to know.
Coding Questions: Billing a Physical During a Follow-up
This month's coding questions include what to do with the ROS section of the EHR and whether or not to bill a physical during a follow-up.
We're Closing Our Practice and Moving On
Economic opportunity, a busy international airport, and a warm climate are fueling our move from Massachusetts to Sin City, and from owner to employed.
Things I Don't Love About Practicing in My State
No one said you have to love every aspect of where you live. Here are a few things our advisory board says could be improved in their state.
6 Ways to Improve Your Bad Mood
Feeling angry and overwhelmed at your practice? Here are six simple actions that can improve your mood.
Halloween Liability Scares for Doctors
Doctors and practice managers must be aware of seasonal risks to avoid their medical practice becoming a little shop of horrors.
Four Times to Take Strategic Pauses
You don't have time to take strategic 60-second pauses throughout the day? Think again, here's when you can.
Job Titles Change as Healthcare Evolves
Are changing job titles causing physicians to lose their sense of professional identity? This doc seeks answers.
Gender Wage Gap Remains for PAs
It's unfortunate that gender wage gaps remain in the physician assistant profession. Here are some thoughts on how to address them.
An Overview of Recent Legal Troubles for Physicians
Recent legal cases show why physicians need to remain buttoned-up tight when it comes to the legal side of practicing medicine.
Concierge Care Frees Physicians From Exhausting Schedule
Concierge models offer doctors flexible schedules that remain financially lucrative and afford them more free time.
7 Things Doctors Can Learn From Doing Locum Tenens
Participating in locum tenens helped a group of new doctor's excel in their everyday practice. Here's what they had to say about their experience.
Questions Docs Must Ask Before Buying Life Insurance
Before buying life insurance, physicians need to consider a plethora of factors. Here are the most important of the bunch.
5 Recommendations for Physicians to Cut Operating Costs
Practices across the U.S. are missing out on massive cost-cutting opportunities, according to this expert. Here's what you need to know.
Practice Financials are a Delicate Balance
A practicing physician shares a concerning story of a fellow practices dire financial situation.
If I Could Change One Thing about Medicine
You're granted one opportunity to change healthcare. What do you do?
Drilling Down on the Female-Male Pay Disparity among PAs
Female PAs make 86 percent of what their male counterparts earn, a recent study found. This is profoundly unfair.
Warning: Physician Owned Liability is Far-reaching
A recent kickback case against a spine surgeon and his fiancée underscores the importance of physicians understanding of anti-kickback and Stark laws.
7 Things to Consider When Retiring from Practice
Most physicians realize they can't just up and retire, but how exactly do you prepare for life after medicine?
The Sad Mindset of Many Young Physicians
This older doc describes the attitude of many young residents who would rather have a job than a profession.
Celebrating 50 years of the PA Profession
As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.
9 Things to Know Before Switching to DPC
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.
Harrowing Diagnosis Brings out Best in Physician
For this doc, reacting to and treating a patients potentially life-threatening diagnosis brings out the best in her.
Concierge Medicine is Hard, Don't Go at it Alone
Don't make the mistake of starting an alternative payment program without doing your research first, warms a healthcare consultant.
Why Physicians Don't Want to Retire
A new survey reveals why physicians are retiring five years later than most Americans.
Physician Lessons on Asset Protection
Two recently settled cases can serve as important lessons for physicians on the proper methods of successful asset protection.
How to Protect your Assets during a Natural Disaster
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.