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Many physicians compare efforts to initiate policy changes to trying to move a mountain with a shovel, and indeed it sometimes takes just as long.

How can we be leaders, physicians may ask, when often we are overwhelmed by the daily challenge to survive? I contend that we have no choice.

We asked physicians, "What is the most important trait for today's doctors to possess?" Here's what they said.

As the pressure on healthcare organizations increases, physicians need to mobilize, find strength in numbers, and take a stand if they want change.

Why physicians may want to proceed cautiously when considering delayed annuities with guaranteed withdrawal benefits.

A new ranking of best states for physicians to practice by the AAPS has its limits, but provides interesting food for thought.

There are numerous benefits for physician participation in a care-team program to benefit their medical practice's complex-care patients.

The National Physicians' Congressional Health Care Advisory Group has been called to Washington, D.C., later this month. What would you have us say?

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact could make it easier for physicians to engage in medicine freely across state borders.

Adding advanced practitioners to your practice can grow your patient base and still allow for good patient relationships.

Would I like to be friendly with all the referring docs? Sure. But I won't compromise patient care for the sake of camaraderie.

When attempting to find a great financial adviser, look for many of the qualities you would look for in a great physician.

Medical practice leadership is often to blame when new projects and initiatives fail. Here are three ways to increase the likelihood of success.

The 401K plan is the overwhelmingly popular choice of retirement plans for most medical practices. But some may want to consider the Simple IRA.

The guidance of my physician mentors and the knowledge I gained from serving as a mentor myself has had a great, positive impact on my career as a physician.

Medical practice managers and physicians face difficult problems almost daily. Here are three ways to approach them in a healthier manner.

One of our patients recently died of a heroin overdose. Could we have seen this coming? What can we do now to help his family?

One of the trickiest aspects of evaluating money and investments is the aspect of time. Have you considered how time could impact the value of your money?

The “vaccine discussion” is always challenging. Here's how I respond to the common vaccine-related concerns that I hear from my patients' parents.

One of the most crucial aspects of patient relationships is understanding how our thinking as physicians compares to how patients tend to think about medical problems.

With 30-plus years in the hospital business, here are three secrets about the physicians hospitals hire and those who are most valued.

So the ABIM admits they got it wrong when it comes to maintenance of certification. Great, but what about my experiences over the past decade?

The uncertainty of knowing just how much money one will need over decades of retirement is a challenge faced by most physicians.

Alternatives to traditional fee-for-service practice come in all shapes and sizes. Here's one physician's unique approach.

We are robbing our patients of the resource of our time and I truly believe their health is suffering for it.

In a new Age of Transparency regarding physician-industry collaboration, there are ways to advance medicine and allay patient concerns over payments.

Busy physicians are frequently overwhelmed with competing obligations, both at home and work. You'll be happier if you develop a strategy for saying no.

The law can limit a physician’s potential income by placing a cap on earnings. Here's when, why, and what physicians should know.

Looking to make the leap from an office-based medical practice to an ambulatory surgery center? Avoid these five common mistakes.

Here are 10 must-read resources for busy physicians and medical practice staff to stay up to date on changes in healthcare.