November 19th 2024
De-escalating situations and emotions can settle disagreements between staff members.
February 8th 2023
Why concierge medicine may be the solution, not the problem.
January 3rd 2023
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December 19th 2022
December 5th 2022
Healthcare on Elysium: the Future Foretold?
While there is little to recommend this film overall, the idea of humans desperate for healthcare is not a very futuristic idea at all.
Seven Questions Physicians Must Ask Before Participating in an ACO
Don't commit to ACO participation before doing your homework. Here are seven critical questions to ask.
Three Considerations before Joining an ACO
As the number of ACOs increases, it's more likely your practice will be approached about participating in one. Are you prepared to make a smart decision?
How to Have Your Very Own Micropractice
My husband and I owe the success of our practice to being a micropractice and our participation in an independent physician association.
It's Time to Respect the Role of the Primary-Care Physician
A lot of my patients don't have, or don't understand the value of, a primary-care physician. It's time for both to start happening.
Why Physicians Should Steer Clear of Treating Family Members
Treating family members may seem like an easy and convenient option, but it can lead to big problems. Here's why.
Unexpected Benefits of Employing Locum Tenens Physicians
Locum tenens physicians can do a lot more for your practice than fill in for physician vacancies. Here's why.
Large Expenses Just a Part of Running Your Own Medical Practice
When you run a medical practice, some months you may have extra funds …and some months there are big bills to pay.
Rollover Options for your Medical Practice's Retirement Plan
If your practice is acquired or part of a merger, you need to decide the fate of your retirement plan. So consider the costs and flexibility of your options.
Addressing Patient Questions about Other Physicians' Plans
I don't mind when patients call for issues related to what I see them for. I have no time, however, for issues better addressed by their other physicians.
Using a Management Coach to Improve Medical Practice Performance
Sometimes getting help from a management coach is what your practice needs to improve performance. Here's what coaches can do and how to choose the right one.
Physician Assistants Poised, Ready to Accept Reform Responsibilities
It's time to start embracing the new future of healthcare and the important role of physician assistants versus treating reform like a political football.
Is Shifting Away from Fee-For-Service Reimbursement the Best Course?
A recent survey suggests most physicians don't support efforts to move away from fee-for-service reimbursement. Do you?
Physician Trends and Challenges Ahead
In this podcast, healthcare expert Laurie Morgan discusses key trends and challenges highlighted in our Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo.
Who's Responsible for Reducing Healthcare Costs?
Many physicians say others are more responsible for reducing healthcare costs than they are. Do you agree?
How Age Affects Physician Satisfaction
Our 2013 Great American Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, suggests older physicians are happier with their careers.
How Private Practice Physician Attitudes are Changing
Our 2013 Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, reveals how private practice physician attitudes have shifted since 2009.
Removing the Medicare SGR Formula and Incentivizing Quality of Care
The House will discuss a bill this week to reform the Medicare SGR formula and replace it with annual pay raises. Here's what it means for physicians.
What Physicians Should Consider When Managing Their Online Reputation
A physician's online reputation is a valuable resource, so if it is not properly managed, it could lead to both professional and financial difficulties.
Avoid Perceptions of Inappropriate Behavior at Your Medical Practice
As a physician or administrator, you should be close to your staff, but also maintain professional standards.
Should Resident Work Hours be Limited?
A recent Washington Post article examines whether limiting resident work hours is best for patients and residents. What do you think?
Nine Steps to Accountable Patient Care
How can physicians move from traditional fee-for-service to value-based care? It takes nine steps, says one physician.
Transitioning to a Patient-Centered Medical Home
In this video, a physician and staff members from a five-physician practice discuss their transition to a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
Your Next Medical Practice Hire: Pre-Employment Screening Tips
When you are looking to bring in a new hire to your medical practice, are you comfortable with how you screen? Here is a great addendum to your current process.
Specialists’ Role in Easing Primary-care Physician Shortages
Recent reports of ongoing shortages of primary-care physicians mean we need to rethink a range of options and how specialists can help.
Four ways to Make the Most of Your Locum Tenens Physicians
Locum tenens physicians share their tips for how practices can ensure a smooth transition when using temporary physicians.
How Practice Setting Affects Physician Career Satisfaction
Our 2013 Great American Physician Survey findings reveal how practice setting affects work-life balance, career satisfaction.
ACOs: Changing How Physicians Care for Patients
Watch this video to learn how participating in an ACO is affecting physicians and staff at a five-physician practice in Hunt Valley, Md.
Doctors Voice Biggest Frustrations with Practicing Medicine
The results of our 2013 Great American Physician Survey indicate how physicians' frustrations with the profession vary depending on practice environment.
Why My Medical Assistant is Invaluable to My Medical Practice
My practice's medical assistant recently went on vacation and it was only in her absence that I realized the true impact she has for me and my patients.