Physician Productivity

Here's why practices like ours can't thrive in this new environment. MGMA has the data to back it up.

This older doc describes the attitude of many young residents who would rather have a job than a profession.

As part of our annual Great American Physician Survey, we asked physicians about the healthcare issues worrying them the most.

HHS Secretary Tom Price has flown private charter planes and the expenses are adding up fast, with reports of travel costs now in excess of $300,000.

The Eko app allows physicians to record, playback, and securely share patient heart and lung sounds. Our experts tell you what you need to know.

Doctors are taking it upon themselves to create new payment models to better align with how they administer care.

A new survey reveals why physicians are retiring five years later than most Americans.

Physicians continue to be bothered by government regulations and third-party interference; many give Trump administration an F thus far.

Physician-run accountable care organizations have a great track record of success due to one key element: the doctors that oversee them.

The less stress you experience, the greater your ability to provide compassionate care, engage positively with your staff, and improve decision making.

Virtual patient simulation app allows medical professionals to practice quick decision making in a clinical scenario without the real-life consequences.

What happens when a patient presents with a condition that there is currently no billing code in the system for? This doctor finds out the hard way.

You can add one more patient by rearranging your staff's tasks to find maximum productivity.

Saying the words maintenance of certification will get a lot of long, angry stares in the physician community. Here are a few reasons why.

Don't let the grind get you down. Here are five ways physicians can be more energetic in their day-to-day lives.

This doc found out the hard way that medical coding for a single patient can be a cumbersome time suck.

Don’t just throw a new physician into the fire. Here are seven ways to ensure his success in acclimating to your environment.

A new study from CompHealth found that late-career physicians are hesitant to retire due to continuing to feel competitive and effective at their practice.

This Locum Tenens recruiter has gone from explaining to doctors what the concept is to explaining how it would work for them.

A practicing physician recommends 5 of his favorite podcasts to listen to during his daily commute or lunch break.

Despite minor user interface issues, Meducation provides a free method for physicians to continually update their clinical knowledge.

A special aspect of being a physician is the privilege to share in your patient's journey through life. Here, one doc shares her experience.

As a busy physician, you say you don't have the time to stay fit? Here are 10 ways that will help you find the time.

Are you an older physician considering transitioning your practice to a new owner and/or retiring? Ask these five questions.

As the "Triple Aim" evolves into the "Quadruple Aim," locum tenens physicians become even more vital to achieving your goals.

Part 1 of a 2-part series on developing a more stress resilient brain and being able to more effectively run your practice.

Tips for creating the ideal physician-led team of experts to ensure maximum productivity and enhanced problem solving.

When it comes to drawMD, an app that allows clinicians to illustrate and modify medical images, the pictures do speak a thousand words.

A recent policy adopted by the AMA sends the wrong message to physician practices about the so-called threat of retail clinics.

The AMA is requesting drug makers be more transparent with pricing so that consumers know the true cost of what they are purchasing.