Healthcare Careers

The AMA introduces digital tools to help practices transition to the MACRA era. New data reveals which specialties are Republican.

If you're ready to phase out of full-time practice, but you want to keep making a difference in patients' lives, locums may be right for you.

For many medical specialties, like those in surgery, it seems foolish to require providers to take a paper certification test.

When it comes to the number of primary-care doctors in the U.S., bad news seems to be the norm nowadays. Here are some positive developments for a change.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Navigating a change in your practice is a lot like going through turbulence in a plane. What can physicians learn from pilots?

An effective content marketing strategy can help your practice target potential patients, grow your online visibility and establish brand equity.

Dr. Daniel Hoffman lays out the case for being an independent doctor, rather than employed by a health system. What are the benefits?

M. Samir Qamar, a family medicine physician, made the switch to direct primary care a few years back and hasn't looked back. He explains why he loves it.

The seasons take on a different meaning for a doctor. There are the literal seasons and the metaphorical seasons of life.

Dr. Melissa Young talks about the moral dilemma that doctors face when they have to receive care, perhaps from someone they know.

After taking a trip to the highlands of Guatemala, this provider is looking at non-communicable diseases in a new, scarier light.

We know there will be a physician shortage, but do we know how many? AAMC's Janis Orlowski talks with us about the science behind their projections.

One physician shares her sister's experiences in getting care from a nurse practitioner and how it shaped the way she thought about their profession.

Advanced practitioners are the ones who are supposed to solve the primary-care physician shortage problem. But are they moving to specialties too?

Looking to see if your staff salaries are in line with national benchmarks? Check out our national data on key positions in medical practices broken out by years of experience.

Looking to see if your staff salaries are in line with regional benchmarks? Check out our regional data on key positions in medical practices broken out by years of experience.

Doctors are dealing with more outside forces than ever before, like third-party and government payers. Here's why they have to organize.

An efficient and profitable practice will push staff members to work to the top of their licenses. Here are some tips on how to do that.

Many physicians don't like being called a provider. In this podcast, one advocate for doctors explains the problem with that word.

It’s hard enough as private practice doc in today’s reimbursement environment. Medical school debt can make it worse, here are tips to avoid this issue.

We are constantly learning as doctors and patients are the ones who are doing the teaching. They tell us everything we need to know.

No one plans on getting seriously ill, but it happens. This MD says practices should learn to prepare for these scenarios, just in case.

Higher performing practices look at their staff as dynamic individuals that need training, coaching, and mentoring to stay on top of their game.

The benefits of hiring nurse practitioners and physician assistants extend well beyond their medical training. Here are the top reasons to employ one.

When I first started out, the toughest part of my job was explaining what locum tenens meant. Now I talk about the reasons why it is a great option.

How can you tell a prospect is someone you should absolutely hire? What about when someone should be fired? Here are five tips to help.

Taking an active role in professional associations can benefit physicians through networking opportunities, policy alerts, and continuing education.

Hiring a new physician is a big deal. If you make a bad choice, life can quickly become very difficult. Here are four red flags you shouldn't ignore.