Performance

Reaching out to groups within your practice can improve morale, invigorate and encourage problem solving, and generally make your work life more pleasant and profitable.

Imagine: the freedom to care for patients the way you want to, not the way insurance mandates or regulations require.

If you are considering merging your practice with another group, make sure you are doing so because it's the right thing to do.

Here are some keys to consider in taking the long-term, more beneficial approach to addressing the customer experience you provide.

It’s so important to step back, get off the emotional rollercoaster, and find perspective when it comes to monthly data.

Entering a new employment agreement? Here's why and how you need to plan your exit strategy as soon as possible.

This doctor is fed up with the feedback she receives from her insurance company regarding her performance.

Concierge medicine offers the convenience that patients get at urgent care clinics, and combines it with the quality care that a familiar physician can provide.

To combat burnout, physicians must relearn what "normal" is. They must reclaim what their bodies, minds, and souls crave.

Looking back at how locum tenens physicians made an impact in 2017 and predicting trends in 2018.

If you're nervous about giving a presentation to staff, colleagues, patients, or to the public, here are a few things to know.

This year the PA profession celebrated its 50th anniversary. Much has changed, but the future of the profession remains bright.

Concierge medicine can help physicians dealing with burnout in more ways than one. Here's are a few examples.

A physician offers words of praise to his peers that spent 2017 working long hours caring for those in need.

If health insurance bonuses are attainable, don't tell Santa. He's been having trouble staying on track for years.

A recent study found practices lack confidence in EHRs and population health management solutions with regards MIPS and MACRA.

Adding too many ancillary services can turn a potential revenue stream into a nightmare for your practice.

Training your staff to prioritize patient service is a great way to protect your online reputation.

Perception does not have to be reality. Here are five myths about unhappiness among physicians.

Insight into CMS' 2018 MACRA final rule released earlier this week.

This physician had a solid relocation strategy that allowed him to improve his home and professional life. Here's what you need to know to do the same.

Physician burnout is a serious problem. Here's how to recognize when it's a problem at your practice.

Practices today are intensely focused on cost-cutting by any means necessary. But, it's important to realize cutting is not always beneficial.

William Jessee, MD, offers two ways to improve engagement and reduce physician burnout at medical practices.

Collecting data to analyze practice operations doesn't need to be intimidating. 'One expert explains why.

Coding expert Bill Dacey answers questions on the correct definition of 'contact' and the 'mid-point rule' during a medical visit.

An experienced PA believes the professions quality measures and results are often hidden under the umbrella of the physicians they work beside.

This doctor uses technology to his advantage. He explains why he can't empathize when other doctors complain about technology.

A recent MGMA stat poll found nearly half of practice leaders believe medical staffers need additional customer service training.

What does the average high-performing medical practice do to stay ahead of the curve? A recent survey looked at this.