Partnerships

Whether you are dealing with patients or staff, if you work to develop these six leadership characteristics, your effectiveness will increase.

PAs in rural areas can fulfill an important role in helping physicians address the needs of female patients.

Physician partnerships require much pre-planning in order for them to be successful. Here are six areas that must be considered.

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.

Setting goals is an important step in recovery for cardiac patients; PAs can help your patients set and follow short- and long-term goals.

A disagreement by providers on a diagnosis often comes at the expense of the patient. Doctors must support each other, even when they're not on the same page.

Healthcare is ever-changing, influenced by patients, providers, and payers. Certified PAs can help busy physicians manage important healthcare trends.

Finding the right professional to guide your financial future can be tricky. Make it easier with these tips.

As a specialist when you participate in a lunch and learn, remember, it's not so much about the lunch; it's more about relationships.

Taking an active role in professional associations can benefit physicians through networking opportunities, policy alerts, and continuing education.

We crunched the data and ranked each of the 50 states to help you find your next practice home.

If your staff is faced with a daily workload that leaves them frustrated and worn out, it may be time to think about outsourcing.

Balancing medical practice independence and collaboration can be tricky. Here are two possible options to consider.

As a practice leader, you can have a significant impact on how well your employees adapt to changes at your practice. Here are some guidelines to help.

Research reveals reporting discrepancies between primary-care and specialty practices. How can you improve the lines of communication?

Physicians feel at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to working with payers.

Younger docs tend to favor a productivity model, while older physicians may prefer a set compensation model. How do you reconcile the two views?

In any negotiation, it's important to consider the needs of the other side. But there's a difference between true altruism and absolute self-sacrifice.

When physicians and other entities resist complying with HIPAA requirements, it can lead to an increase in practice liability.

PAs are overwhelmingly employed in clinical positions, yet there is also a great need for administrators with a PA-C credential.

Desire to succeed at work can easily eclipse family obligations. But this physician found a way to integrate both goals into her life.

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

Some physicians are opposed to giving full prescribing authority to PAs. Here's why they are wrong.

A False Claims Act case brought by the Department of Justice highlights the importance of these arrangements.

Do you wince when asked to attend a meeting at 6:30 pm, after a long day seeing patients? Here are some tips to manage expectations and set boundaries.

If you as a physician have ownership interests in any facility that you refer patients to, be sure you are in compliance with federal and state statutes.

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

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

The recent imposition of penalties by the DOJ in two instances should cause physicians to re-evaluate their policies and practices.

Once your practice has decided to engage an outside resource for a specific project, be sure to make a good selection.