Healthcare Careers

The PBS documentary is an excellent example of how a patient's mindset leads them to healthcare ownership, not just placing that burden on the physician.

Looking at your investment statements leads to emotions, which can lead to financially injurious behavior by physicians.

This fascinating documentary, about improving care while saving money, can teach physicians - and America - a great deal.

A new PBS documentary presents a revival of an old way of thinking in medicine; one that worked well for America for a period of time.

There are three choices physicians need to make when it comes to investing in municipal bonds. Here's what to consider first.

Good news: My practice is switching to an iPad-enabled EHR. Bad news: I may never truly be off-duty again since I'll always be connected.

I recently realized I wasn't burned out, but experiencing something else at the peak of my career as a physician. Here's what I've discovered.

We asked physicians how they keep pace with their busy schedules. Here's what they said.

Physicians with different personalities; who are too similar; and with varying workloads are just three reasons partnerships don't work out.

Physicians, medical practice managers, and consultants share their top advice for a successful transition to a Patient-Centered Medical Home.

Watch this three-minute video to gain a better understanding of how retail-based medical clinics are evolving and how patients are reacting to them.

Physicians should plan for a certain level of income in retirement, but must also accept the many variables they can't control.

While the concept of physicians disclosing potential wrongdoing might appear valid on paper, it is actually more trouble that it is worth.

Change can impact a physician’s two key risk exposures: professional liability and long-term disability. Here's how to reduce your risks.

Should a physician use her knowledge and craft as a way to help a suffering patient end his life? Here are two sides of the argument.

Here are some questions that can help physicians and medical practice managers determine if they can safely take on more responsibilities.

Here are five ways certified PAs are helping to solve the nation’s rural health challenges.

Employed physicians lose many of the tax advantages and other benefits of running their own practice. Here are some ways to counteract the negative effects.

I have heard some physicians use malpractice risks as a reason to not work with PAs. Here's how I respond.

Internists, family physicians, and other physicians are often named in cardiology-related malpractice claims. Here are some ways to lessen your risks.

Court determines that an illegal referral can exist even if a physician plays no role in determining what provider a patient obtains services from.

Here are four ways primary-care physicians can better collaborate with spine specialists for coordinated patient care.

For us, the health insurance companies represent a huge problem. We believe the solution is single payer, and we’re doing something about it.

For many physicians, art and jewelry are good investments - but not necessarily in the financial sense.

Everyone wants to be a better manager, but with so many potential areas for improvement, where does one start? Here are three suggestions from experts.

I hate to think that medicine will become like a cookbook, because there are so many things that just don’t fit inside the box.

Without a compromise by March 31, physicians treating Medicare patients will face a 21 percent reduction in payments. But there is hope.

Advice for physicians currently serving as mentors to other physicians.

My week started with three deliveries in less than 24 hours. The last one occurred a mere 40 minutes before my first patient visit Tuesday morning.

Changes in healthcare mean considering different compensation models, including alignment compensation.