Physician Productivity

Experiences of a certified PA shed light on how all physicians can help care for patients with or at-risk for HIV.

We know there will be a physician shortage, but do we know how many? AAMC's Janis Orlowski talks with us about the science behind their projections.

Dyad leadership allows physicians and managers to support each other while dividing and conquering the workload.

According to a recent survey most physicians rate the healthcare law favorably when it comes to increasing patient access, but not so for other metrics.

Share your thoughts on whether or not advanced practitioners are the solution to the primary-care physician shortage or if they are not interchangeable.

Advanced practitioners are the ones who are supposed to solve the primary-care physician shortage problem. But are they moving to specialties too?

As their numbers increase in size, can advanced practitioners address the primary-care shortage? Experts disagree on this hot-button issue.

Medical practices must constantly change in order to survive today's competitive healthcare arena. They should never just settle for the easiest solution.

Dr. Daniel Hoffman writes about making a connection with his patients that he does not think you can get when you are employed.

Not every day in medicine is perfect and not every doctor is perfect. These MDs share their most regrettable decisions as providers.

Many physicians don't like being called a provider. In this podcast, one advocate for doctors explains the problem with that word.

In the rush of daily practice it is easy to miss what patients are feeling. But often just a few minutes of mindful attention can make all the difference.

Keeping physicians in good physical and mental shape improves patient care and maximizes income for practices. Here are eight ways to prevent burnout.

If your practice is considering an office redesign or building a completely new space, make sure you ask the right questions first.

Before embarking on a practice redesign you should have a clear vision of the responsibilities your architect will take in your practice's new build.

Are you feeling burned out? It's important to not let the monotony of the job get to you, here are some tips to recharge your batteries.

Physicians often don't take the time to be mindfully present at home with their families. To do so, it takes the same amount of planning that work does.

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.

When you're running a practice, there are plenty of things that get in the way of a vacation. That's where a locum tenens physician comes in.

Christiana Care Health System has relied on health IT tools, care coordinators, and stakeholder buy-in to drive its care management success.

Building a strong and productive culture at the intersection of technology and operations is vital to a healthcare organization's success.

How health IT played an important role in one Colorado group's success in population-care management through a CMS pilot program.

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

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

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

By working smarter and taking advantage of these six tips to increase efficiency, physicians can find time to rest in the moment.

This MD misses the day when the decisions in care were made by her - the doctor - and the patients. Today, the insurance company has a say.

Physicians may not have time to think about career progression. But if they don't advocate for themselves and their practices, they will be left behind.

As doctors, we know that evidence-based medicine is the right way to go - yet, we don’t always follow it. Here are three reasons why.