September 1st 2020
Life-altering change can strain mental and emotional well-being and easily cause many physicians to become paralyzed by mental fragility
July 7th 2020
An estimated 56 percent of adults report the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.
February 5th 2020
These “soft skills” can be the hardest to master.
October 4th 2019
Four reasons why data is important whether you’re a practice owner or employed physician - and four ways to incorporate data into the selection of drugs and devices for patients.
September 23rd 2019
Physicians study how to heal patients. But they also need to learn how to grieve their loss.
Improving Doctor-Patient Communications
Both doctors and patients will benefit when exam room conversations go beyond the usual discourse.
Certified PAs Enhance Hospice and Palliative Care
With advanced education and experience that affords flexibility, Certified PAs can bring vital expertise and skills to palliative care teams.
Care Lessons from Early Days of an Outbreak
This healthcare provider shares his experiences on having two brothers who succumbed to HIV/AIDS in the 1980s and how it's shaped his outlook in medicine.
Is Monthly Staff Training Possible?
A practice consultant takes some time out to visit various practices, learning of communication gaps and training needs.
Should EHRs Have Lemon Laws?
Our reader's debate whether or not EHRs should have lemon laws and if a single-payer healthcare system would work in the U.S.
What We Like About Our EHR
Physicians will gladly tell you everything wrong with their EHR system, but we asked them to be nice and give it a compliment.
Advancing Care Information: What Physicians Need to Know
According to our 2017 Technology Survey, half of physicians don't understand demonstrating IT use under Medicare payment reform. Here's what to know.
4 Tips to Strategically Align with MACRA
Follow these tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed by MACRA requirements, while remaining prepared for the uncertain future.
What's a Family Physician to do?
A doctor finds her scope of care narrowing considerably as the healthcare landscape changes, leaving her contemplating her future as a physician.
In-flight Emergencies: Is There a Doctor On Board?
It's time to better educate, and equip physicians and flight crews for common in-flight emergencies, according to this doc.
Protecting and Improving a Practice's Online Reputation
The best way to build and improve an online reputation is to take control of what people are posting about your practice.
Moving Your Practice Past Industry Benchmarks
Helping to identify how to set up a successful process is the next step beyond settling for simply meeting industry benchmarks.
Keeping Medical Staff Happy
Matching people with jobs that utilize their skills and personality is key to keeping them happy at your practice.
In Medicine, Honesty Is the Best Policy
Admitting mistakes as a physician is never easy, but providing patients with the truth is part of a physician's job.
3 Things for Physicians to Know about MACRA
A reported 84 percent of independent physicians unsure what MACRA demands of them. Here's three things to know about complying with it.
4 Ways to Deal with Abusive Physician Behavior
It's important to address misbehavior by healthcare providers towards others in the practice.
A Surefire Way to Satisfy Your Patients
This doctor has figured out the perfect way to increase patient satisfaction at his practice. It involves offering a tasty beverage in the waiting room.
Terminology to Know When Valuing Your Practice's Worth
If you are considering selling your practice, you'll have to know the terms and appraisal definitions, as well as how to understand value.
Study: Care by NPs, PAs Equal Doctors in Community Health
A recent study found that care by physicians and non-physician clinicians did not differ in community health centers.
Why Board Exams are Dated
In an era where knowledge is at our fingertips, board exams have become less practical for clinicians.
Inbox: Can Overworked Physicians Really Benefit from NPs, PAs?
In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not NPs and PAs are viable solutions for the physician burnout epidemic.
How Should Physicians Determine Productivity?
The practice of medicine is quantifiable in many ways, not just dollar value.
How EHR Documentation Can Become a Liability
Failure to properly train your staff can lead to costly mistakes when documenting using EHR.
Using the Right EHR Can Combat Burnout
EHRs are often pointed to as the cause of physician burnout, but that's not entirely fair, says one doctor.
Entering Your Practice into Strategic Joint Ventures
Interested in creating a joint venture agreement with another healthcare entity? Here are some considerations to make.
Don't Mistake Activity for Productivity at Your Practice
Some practice administrators and physicians are under the belief they can get by with fewer back-office staffers. This may not be the case.
6 Signs It's Time to Fire a Staffer
No one wants to fire someone, but sometimes it needs to be done. Here are six instances where a firing is justified.
4 Steps for Physicians to Achieve Goals in the New Year
Don't waste your time with resolutions. Set your goals properly in order to achieve your objective.
Pushing Back on Cliché-Driven Presentations
Are you hearing the same tired clichés in presentations and meetings? Remove the noise from your life and push back.
Enough with Troubling Laws Governing PAs in Practice
The laws governing physician assistants in practice are downright ridiculous in some states. It's time for PAs to speak up and defend their right to govern themselves.