July 23rd 2021
The difference lies in more than just the name.
April 15th 2021
How will physicians manage the increasing demand as patients return to care without getting burned out in the process?
January 14th 2021
The AMA defines “stupid stuff” as everything from irrelevant training requirements, well-intentioned but not useful risk management processes, and overinterpretations of health information requirements.
September 25th 2020
An entirely remote patient-provider experience can deliver on improving outcomes.
September 23rd 2020
How you can balance the clinical capacity created by the interplay of room, provider, and patient.
Five Tips for Preparing a Healthcare Staffing Plan
Physician turnover to an ongoing physician shortage and staffing a health care facility can be very difficult. Here are five tips to make sure you are prepared.
How to Help a Colleague Who’s Struggling with Burnout
It’s hard to intervene when you see a fellow provider in trouble with burnout. Here’s how to make it a little easier.
Are Physician Rating Systems Nonsense?
This doctor is fed up with the feedback she receives from her insurance company regarding her performance.
Medical Licensure in Multiple States Made Easy
Everything physicians need to know about the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and how it can further their career.
9 Priorities for Practice Management in 2018
Looking to set your long-term goals for the coming year? Here are a few that will help get you started.
How an IPA in Washington Collaborates with the Local EMS
Bringing primary-care physicians in touch with the local EMS is enabling team-based care in Washington. In turn, they can reduce unnecessary utilization of the ED.
Four Steps to Forsake Procrastinating as a Lifestyle
Physicians and practice administrators are subject to procrastination like the rest of us. Here are steps to avoid this bad habit.
The History of Locum Tenens in Healthcare
This month's blog post is a history lesson on how the locum tenens physician industry came to be.
Managing Up Physician Acquisitions
Integrating acquired physician practices has been an ongoing struggle for health systems. Here are some steps to take to ensure a smoother integration.
Trying to Understand America's Outrageous Healthcare Prices
A recent study looked at America's high cost of healthcare and why it stands above other industrialized countries.
Tips for a Successful Physician Meeting
Meetings can be a big part of success at a practice if done right. Here are some tips on holding a productive meeting at your practice.
4 Ways Physicians Can Learn from U2
There are a few lessons that physicians and other healthcare providers can take away from understanding how the famous band has stayed relevant.
Ancillary Services: To Add or Not to Add?
Health care experts weigh in on the important questions practices need to ask before adding ancillary services.
Why Burned Out Physicians Often Don't Seek Help
Physicians with burnout are likely to have depression as well. But getting help may not be as risky as you think.
Four Times to Take Strategic Pauses
You don't have time to take strategic 60-second pauses throughout the day? Think again, here's when you can.
7 Ways to Recover from Physician Burnout
From not blaming everything on the EHR to taking care of yourself, a few strategies to improve your symptoms of physician burnout.
How to Spot Physician Burnout
Physician burnout is a serious problem. Here's how to recognize when it's a problem at your practice.
Gender Wage Gap Remains for PAs
It's unfortunate that gender wage gaps remain in the physician assistant profession. Here are some thoughts on how to address them.
Utilizing APCs to Boost Practice Productivity
To help improve profits at your practice, mind your APCs: advanced practice clinicians.
Finding Peace and Quiet at your Practice
Here are a few ways that you can keep the peace at your practice and at your home life.
App Review: Eko Stethoscope
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.
The Value of PAs is Often Hidden
An experienced PA believes the professions quality measures and results are often hidden under the umbrella of the physicians they work beside.
Crucial Lessons from Falling-Behind Medical Practices
A recent survey shows a grim, but still avoidable, extinction for some medical groups. Here's what these guys need to do to turn it around.
5 Habits of High-Performing Medical Practices
What does the average high-performing medical practice do to stay ahead of the curve? A recent survey looked at this.
Developing Greater Stress Resiliency in Medical Practice
The less stress you experience, the greater your ability to provide compassionate care, engage positively with your staff, and improve decision making.
App Review: Resuscitation!
Virtual patient simulation app allows medical professionals to practice quick decision making in a clinical scenario without the real-life consequences.
Inventing New Medical Billing Codes
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.
Pharma Rep Visits Benefit Private Physicians, Patients
Employed physicians-and their patients-are at a true disadvantage in putting restrictions on visits by pharmaceutical firms.
Add One More Patient without Compromising Balance
You can add one more patient by rearranging your staff's tasks to find maximum productivity.
The Doctors Who Defend MOC
Yul Ejnes, MD, and Eric Green, MD, are among the rare breed of physician who defend MOC. Here's why.