Physician Productivity

When big business runs medicine, physicians become more disconnected from their care and the physicians overseeing their well-being.

Affecting real change with clinical or claims analytics isn’t about getting the right report, it’s about asking “How?” and “Why?”

How can docs avoid burnout woes? Three docs share their personal stories.

Searching for medical information via electronic records is great …when the data you need is in there.

The Optimal Team Practice policy defines the evolution of the PA profession. Here are things every doctor should know about these laws and regulations.

One physician finally succumbs to adjusting her work schedule to reduce burnout-sort of.

Physician practices must take the time to evaluate their policies related to “outside activities."

Likeability, avoiding jargon, and showing empathy are three strategies that can improve patient relations.

Unlike physicians, APRNs, and other health professionals, physician assistants do not receive direct reimbursement from insurers.

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

Nearly two thirds of patients find their physician online, so having bad reviews is not an option. Here's what doctors can do.

PAs are educated in communication techniques and may have more time to educate patients and their families, improving patient satisfaction.

It's necessary to create space in our personal and professional lives. It is better for us, for our patients, and for our families.

Here are some tips for using global health work to fight burnout.

Some physicians find relief from burnout by getting involved in humanitarian work.

Looking for a way to lessen administrative burden at your practice? Start with putting the patients first.

This physician attempted combining story time with his son with EHR pajama time and got mixed results.

BrowZine is a must for anyone looking to carry a wealth of knowledge with them on-the-go.

With more than 50 million seniors in the U.S., there is a need for physicians to care for the elderly. Enter: locum tenens docs.

Physicians sound off on features they wish the EHR had in order to make their jobs and the patient experience better.

Physicians are spending nearly 90 minutes of "pajama time" documenting in the EHR. Here are solutions to fix this pressing problem.

A physician attempts to profess her gripes about the prior authorization process to a pharmacist to no avail.

Women physicians may be at higher risk of burnout, but they may have better coping tools, according to researchers.

It’s hard to intervene when you see a fellow provider in trouble with burnout. Here’s how to make it a little easier.

Here are some strategies practices should take to better communicate medical costs to patients.

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

This app allows physicians with neat handwriting to better align with their colleagues by transforming their notes into illegible chicken scratch.

There are a lot of elements of MIPS that should concern physicians, but Advancing Care Information isn't one of them.

Nobody is better prepared to manage complex patients than their primary-care provider. Here's why.

Would you rather work for an independent practice group, or are you better off employed by a health system?