July 5th 2023
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
November 5th 2020
Opening a successful private clinic is hard, and you’ll need help along the way.
September 29th 2020
Consumer demand, the shift to value-based care, and the regulatory push for transparency are fueling the need for seamless integration and data sharing only achieved with cloud-based interoperability.
September 8th 2020
A model for re-focusing on the value stream through your existing resource pool.
August 20th 2020
A needle-free Covid-19 vaccine delivery option will help ensure greater compliance.
Why PAs are Being Used More in Hospitals
Recent research indicates that PAs are an effective resource for hospitals to improve outcomes at a lower cost of care.
Will Trump Make Practicing Medicine Great Again?
What can physicians expect from healthcare policy under President-elect Donald Trump? A look ahead to the next four years.
Inbox: Trump's Win Sparks Discussion over ACA's Future
In our recurring blog “Inbox,” we share comments from physicians and others on the results of Election Day and how it affects the future of healthcare.
The Components of Your Medical Practice Plan
Every single medical practice plan should include various components that will ensure it's enacted properly. Here are a few areas to consider.
Avoiding Liability at Your Practice for Holiday Party Fouls
Keep your office holiday party liability free by following some basic rules and being a good professional host.
Plan on Expanding Your Practice With These Guidelines
If a new office or location is in the works for your New Year business plan, use these suggestions as a guideline.
Do You Have to Give Holiday Gifts to Practice Staff?
Are you looking for ways to announce the growth of your practice? Is it necessary to give holiday gifts to your staff?
When the Pharma Rep Visits Your Medical Practice
How do you know a doctor has gotten a visit from his local pharmaceutical sales rep? Look for the swag. Here is one physician that doesn't hide it.
Calling Physician Leaders: Step up and Advocate
With the future of healthcare as uncertain as ever, now is the time for physicians to step up and take a leadership role.
President-elect Trump's Impact on Healthcare
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. What changes will we see in the world of health policy?
Five Often-Overlooked Areas of Medical Practice Risk
Physicians are first concerned with treating patients. But they are also business owners. It is a mistake not to review potential areas of risk.
Your Profitability Depends on Managing Practice Overhead
An experienced practice owner talks about the three areas where you can cut costs in order to lower overhead and stay profitable.
The Rising Cost of Operating a Medical Practice
The cost of running a medical practice is going up, but unlike other businesses, doctors have no power over what they are paid.
Medical Practice Strategic Planning for the New Year
Getting your medical practice ready for the challenges the New Year will bring should start now. Here are some areas to review.
How to Engage Physicians in Leadership
Medical groups should encourage and develop physician leadership skills, so that all physicians are optimally engaged in running the practice.
Integrating Behavioral Health into Your Practice
Approximately one in five people suffer from a mental illness in the U.S. It makes sense to address mental health issues in the primary-care setting.
How to Offer Patients an Enhanced Consumer Experience
In today’s consumer-based healthcare market, patients expect personalized, retail-like service along with high quality clinical care.
10 Obstacles from Payers in Contract Negotiation
Negotiating the rate increase you want from a payer is a "war of attrition," says one expert. Here are 10 ways they'll try to trip your practice up.
10 Things to Know Before Being Acquired
Here are 10 ways to ensure that an acquisition between a medical practice and its purchasing organization will go smoothly.
How Does the Fight against Opioids Affect Your Practice?
Different states are enacting various prescription measures to fight against opioid abuse. Here's what you need to know about these regulations.
Market Assessment for Medical Practice Competition
A good competitive analysis is a scouting report of the actual market terrain that your practice must navigate in order to be successful.
What is a Primary-Care Physician Anyway?
What does a primary-care physician actually do? Dr. Linda Girgis breaks it down what she and other PCPs do and what they don't do.
7 Customer Service Tips for Physicians and Staff
We asked our practice management experts to reveal their trade secrets for dealing with patients. Here's what they said.
Getting Sick over the Election? Go See a Doctor
If you're starting to feel physically ill over the 2016 Presidential election and are worried about who will win, one physician knows what you have.
The Importance of an Employee Exit Checklist
Reviewing your software programs, logins, and EHR users can not only save you money, it should be a quarterly requirement in your medical practice.
PAs, NPs Make a Difference in Chronic Disease Care
The data has begun to back what one PA has known for quite some time, PAs and NPs can make a difference in caring for a patient with chronic disease.
Does Private Practice Still Offer an Attractive Career Path?
Recent survey data suggests that most physicians - independent or not - feel the private practice is still an attractive career path.
Improve Your Medical Practice in 6 Easy Steps
Your practice is a reflection of the physicians who work there. If it looks old and uncared for, patients might wonder about the care they will receive.
Bridging the Gap, How PAs Serve Mental Health Patients
Certified PAs are stepping in to provide much needed mental health services in communities hard hit by psychiatrist shortages.
What to Know When Relocating as a Physician
Looking to move to one of the Best States to Practice - or another new state? Here's a guide that will help you out.