Physician Productivity

The AMA recently decided guidelines and methods to weigh the competency of older docs were needed on a national level. Is this fair or unfair?

Pilots hang up their wings at the age of 65. Other professions are asked to leave early as well. Is it fair to require the same of doctors?

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

Are you under the belief that because patient’s health records have become digitized, they can’t get lost in the shuffle? As this doctor proves, think again.

Tap your tech-savvy physicians as inside experts and champions while investing time in education and support.

Why are more physicians experiencing burnout? The answer doesn’t lie in practicing medicine, but rather in checking boxes and meeting compliance.

Nearly half of doctors say they've experienced burnout. If you find yourself in this unfortunate group the first step is to take some time off.

With a shortage of physicians, doctors coming right out of medical school are the future. That's why it's important to keep them any way you can.

The advance of tech-based clinical decision support tools are going to help - not replace - physicians and evidence-based medicine, going forward.

There is a connection between the satisfaction of physicians and the satisfaction of patients. Make sure your practice focuses on both.

For physicians, getting adequate sleep is vital to having sufficient energy to successfully navigate a busy day full of patient visits.

Some patients are noncompliant or habitual no shows to appointments. However, terminating a patient is easier said than done.

Physicians must demonstrate confidence in their advanced practice providers' abilities and position as a trusted part of the care team.

Use the annual wellness visit as a way to engage and educate your Medicare patients.

Every year I continue to feel blessed to be a physician. I would never say it is easy, but I have yet to find myself wanting any other career.

When it comes to incentivizing primary-care physicians towards value-based care, concierge care provides a better path than government initiatives.

If you find yourself searching for more balance between your work and home life, try living like you're in a jazz quartet.

Everyone is at least a little stressed during the holidays. Physicians are no exception to the rule.

When I first started out, the toughest part of my job was explaining what locum tenens meant. Now I talk about the reasons why it is a great option.

What would your career and life be like if you could face your challenges with an assortment of resources that proved to be more than adequate?

Connecting with the patient in a meaningful and empathetic way will improve your relationship with them and leave a lasting impact.

It’s up to physicians to make IT work as it should, assisting in the care of a patient. Don’t rely on vendors and government mandates.

In order for practices to maximize reimbursement in a value-based environment, clinicians and office managers must be on the same page.

Is tardiness undermining your medical practice efficiency? Here are six methods to conquer your worst time thieves.

PAs can help busy MDs better address patients' oral health and meet meaningful use and other quality initiatives.

The decisions your practice makes and the steps it takes toward value-based care today will have a big impact tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.

To create change within an organization, practices must change physician compensation plans. Here’s a guide on how to do that.

Non-physician providers, if used properly, can add value to a practice's patient care as well as the bottom line.

Whether staff, patients, or even your physicians, millennials possess a unique set of characteristics. Here's what you need to know to reach them.

Teams of medical specialists working toward a clear patient-stated goal, while being reimbursed for value, is the direction healthcare needs to go.