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Dr. Daniel Hoffman writes about making a connection with his patients that he does not think you can get when you are employed.

Cannot afford to give your employee a raise, but want to show them that you value their work? The Civility CEO is here to help.

In the rush of daily practice it is easy to miss what patients are feeling. But often just a few minutes of mindful attention can make all the difference.

Practices do not just have to use staff members to improve their financial situation. The EHR can also be a huge help.

Looking for ways to increase practice profits? You may find the answer on your payroll.

By providing employees non-traditional incentives, you open up the door to a much happier and relaxed working environment.

Physicians can innovate the healthcare delivery system, they just have to overcome these four often seen barriers in doing so.

Before embarking on a practice redesign you should have a clear vision of the responsibilities your architect will take in your practice's new build.

What happens when you are subpoenaed as a witness when you are a solo practice? A lost day is tough to swallow.

Before filing your taxes on April 18, review these tips to make sure you take advantage of tax breaks and avoid paying penalties.

Your practice is only as strong as your HR and management infrastructure. To ensure a thriving practice in 2016, here are five tasks on your to-do list.

One MD says that age-based testing is ageist and a disturbing trend. She outlines her reasons why she feels this way.

Some people might want the comfort of a salary and no overhead expenses. This independent doc sees it a completely different way.

For most doctors, medical school was a whirlwind of lectures and incredibly hard tests. We asked them what they took away from the experience.

Here are some resolutions practices can make to commit to and execute upon a strategic compliance plan in 2016.

If your practice is wondering whether it should keep or change its EHR system, there are pluses and minuses to each route.

Is it time to go a new route with your EHR system? Before you decide yes or no, weigh the positives and negatives.

Are you interested in putting money into alternative investments? Stay away, warns physician financial planner, Steven Podnos.

It comes naturally to want to help your poorest patients. But before waiving patient copays, consider the legal consequences first.

When you look at your cash inflow each month, are you disappointed? That's why it is so important to identify why your claims are being denied.

Interested in selling your practice to a local hospital or large medical group? Here are five tips from an expert.

The potential of telemedicine will give physicians and their patients new treatment options and better avenues for information exchange.

Much like the airlines, hybrid concierge care patients value an enhanced service experience and are willing to pay for it.

When you're running a practice, there are plenty of things that get in the way of a vacation. That's where a locum tenens physician comes in.

Tax experts provide insight on meaningful use payments and tax write-offs for EHR-related investments. What do practices have to know before April 15th?

Improving the patient experience is often an easy task, and reaps great rewards for both providers and patients.

Part two of a two-part series in which physician buyouts are explored and whether or not the financial offerings make sense for you.

Given that a majority of practices use digital health records, a simple power outage can have grave consequences.

No-shows and same day cancellations have a big bottom-line impact. But don't worry, there are ways to let your patients know that your time is valuable.

Reporting for value-based care initiatives like MACRA will start in less than a year. Smaller physician groups should be thinking about joining forces now.