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Our readers did not hold back while echoing the comments of a physician who wrote her honest feelings about the EHR.

Although allegations of fraud are common in a medical practice, they can often be more difficult to prove than most people realize.

A special aspect of being a physician is the privilege to share in your patient's journey through life. Here, one doc shares her experience.

Outside of a basic set of best practices and common risks, asset protection plans are as fact specific as the care you give your patients.

A physician receives a hefty out-of-pocket medical bill and ponders what other patients in his situation are forced to do.

A PA-C explains how PAs can thrive in pediatric practices due to their diverse medical skill set and ability to communicate with physicians.

A lawyer lays out three trends from upcoming investigations and criminal cases that physicians should keep in mind.

A healthcare professional explains how concierge medicine can improve physician/patient communication.

A lawyer examines current events from a legal perspective, keeping physicians informed on what they need to know.

As the "Triple Aim" evolves into the "Quadruple Aim," locum tenens physicians become even more vital to achieving your goals.

Part 1 of a 2-part series on developing a more stress resilient brain and being able to more effectively run your practice.

Doctors and their staff are vulnerable to computer viruses, one of the few things they didn't learn to diagnose and treat in medical school.

With their livelihood on the line, doctors need to be careful with who they listen to while seeking asset protection.

Having a short and sweet medical record is one way to make your doctor's job easier. This doctor found a patient that he especially loves.

Physicians face many risks beyond just malpractice; we take a look at one big liability issue in the news and preventable seasonal risks.

A doctor finds her scope of care narrowing considerably as the healthcare landscape changes, leaving her contemplating her future as a physician.

A healthier physician is able to better care for her patients. Here are a few sports you could take up to make your life more active.

Ocean Spray Cranberries is the perfect analog for an independent practice association – a cooperative comprised of independent entities with central operations.

Show more compassion to patients, enhance your listening skills, and improving your decision-making abilities with mindfulness.

A lot of things hold your attention, but when it comes to patient care, patience is a virtue. Here are ways to improve that virtue.

This blogger is taking on a new role at the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), where he'll work closely with the AMA.

As PAs get more involved in today's medical practice, readers are split on whether or not this is a good thing.

You have an obligation to ensure patients are protected and retained when their physician leaves your practices. Here's what to do.

Allowing medical students to gain experience at your practice could be beneficial to all parties involved.

Developing this kind of document can let physicians know what expectations your practice has of them.

Tomorrow at 12pm EST, Physicians Practice will host its very first tweet chat on the staffing difficulties facing practices. We hope you join us!

An administrative director reflects on the many emotions of collecting money from payers and patients in today's healthcare climate.

Looking for some cost-effective ways to furnish your medical practice? Don't be afraid to go bargain hunting!

This practitioner shares his experience in providing care in Guatemala on a recent mission trip.

While admitting burnout isn't a problem for most doctors, many won't concede they need to see a mental health professional.