Performance

Patients of all ages are demanding more dermatology services. Certified PAs are able to treat most patients and perform many procedures.

Physicians are being preoccupied with more and more requirements, which is unfortunate. Their time is precious, for many reasons.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Medical groups should encourage and develop physician leadership skills, so that all physicians are optimally engaged in running the practice.

Physicians understand there is nothing voluntary about MOC, and failing to maintain certification can lead to negative professional outcomes.

One doctor explains why the 15-minute doctor's appointment is unrealistic when it comes to delivering care for patients.

The fundamental challenge of strategic planning is to reconcile the tension between the desire for preparation and the need for flexibility.

The results of the 2016 Great American Physician (GAP) survey are revealing; most physicians don't have enough time for their personal life.

Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling talks with Physicians Practice about his transition from the military battlefield to healthcare in this two-part Q&A.

Physicians continue to merge with larger groups to gain economies of scale and offload administrative burdens, but often, professional satisfaction wanes.

Here are a few ways private practices can overcome the onslaught of MACRA and other outside factors that are threatening their existence.

Researchers recently discovered that physicians can improve care by looking in the metaphorical mirror through "open-ended reflections."

What are some reports you can run to track the health of the billing and collection process of your practice, and how can this data be used to determine the effectiveness of your practice manager?

Busy physicians must consciously choose how to spend their day, focusing on the things that really matter.

Burnout and McDonald's popular burger are a lot like - in that both can be avoided if you don't succumb to the temptation. Here's how.

Physicians are increasingly feeling squeezed by outside forces and inner stress. Here's how you can fight back.

Changes in the healthcare industry can make the delivery of quality patient care more difficult. It is here that long-range planning can be most helpful.

In the rush to innovate, practices cannot forget to document their current work flows. Otherwise, they may replicate broken processes.

Hawaii? Disney World? Physicians make varied choices when picking vacation spots to escape the stress of working in medicine.

Continuing off her last blog, a physician shares more changes she has seen related to Obamacare on the front lines of medicine.

Because the replacement for Medicare's SGR is complex and potentially difficult to participate in, physicians must arm themselves with knowledge.

In part one of a two-part blog, this MD shares what she sees are three of the biggest changes that have come from the implementation of the ACA.

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.

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

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

Physicians are not the only professionals who are prone to workplace stress. But it is just as vital that they recognize the signs of overload.

Scottsdale Health Partners has used IT and care coordinators to get physicians and hospitals working hand-in-hand in a value-based environment.

To thrive, physicians should strive for completion. By working through daily tasks they can achieve clear mental benefits and recharge for the next day.

Practices have to learn to better leverage healthcare data from IT systems to improve their performance.

Many circumstances prevent busy physicians from avoiding stress. Yet it is better to build stress resiliency rather than trying to eliminate all stress.