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.
Why MOC Unites Physicians in Fury
Saying the words maintenance of certification will get a lot of long, angry stares in the physician community. Here are a few reasons why.
Physicians Take MOC Trials to the State Level
Physicians are taking their well-known disdain for maintenance of certification to state legislators. Has it made a difference?
Five Ways Physicians Can Stay Buoyant
Don't let the grind get you down. Here are five ways physicians can be more energetic in their day-to-day lives.
Doc in Over His Head with Medical Coding
This doc found out the hard way that medical coding for a single patient can be a cumbersome time suck.
Balancing Quality Alerts in the EHR
Quality alerts in the EHR can help remind physicians of urgent issues, but it's important to tailor the alerts to specific patients and leverage medical research.
What We Like About Our EHR
Physicians will gladly tell you everything wrong with their EHR system, but we asked them to be nice and give it a compliment.
App Review: Meducation
Despite minor user interface issues, Meducation provides a free method for physicians to continually update their clinical knowledge.
10 Ways Physicians Can Find the Time to Stay Fit
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.
5 Ways Physicians Can Use Social Media
From finding new patients to interacting with current ones, social media can help a doctor improve the patient experience.
Concierge Medicine Improves Patient Communication
A healthcare professional explains how concierge medicine can improve physician/patient communication.
The Problems with the U.S. Healthcare System
An interview with the CEO of Kaiser Permanente's medical group in California puts the problem with our health system into perspective.
A Dose of Teamwork Helps Physicians Do Their Best
Tips for creating the ideal physician-led team of experts to ensure maximum productivity and enhanced problem solving.
What Physicians Can Learn from an Unusual Business Model
Ocean Spray Cranberries is the perfect analog for an independent practice association – a cooperative comprised of independent entities with central operations.
AMA Pushing for Drug Price Transparency
The AMA is requesting drug makers be more transparent with pricing so that consumers know the true cost of what they are purchasing.
One Solution to Short-Staffed Medical Practices
Being short-staffed can cripple a medical practice. That's why having emergency staffing plans in place is a must.
This Doc Loves Charting So Much She Wants To Share
This physician enjoys charting so much she wants to share her passion with fellow staff members at her practice.
Educating Medical Students at Your Practice
Allowing medical students to gain experience at your practice could be beneficial to all parties involved.
Pros and Cons of Medical Practice Joint Ventures
For independent physician practices, a joint venture may be the best option to gain credibility and expand your resources.
10 Common Staff Problems Facing Medical Practices
Physicians and recruiting professionals weigh in with challenges - and solutions - to today’s staffing challenges at medical practices.
Five Ways to Counteract Procrastination
Physicians and others in medical practices are not immune to putting things off. Here’s a five-step plan to start getting things done.
Furnishing Your Medical Practice at a Bargain
Looking for some cost-effective ways to furnish your medical practice? Don't be afraid to go bargain hunting!
4 Ways to Maintain Sanity during Tumultuous Times
In times of tumult, it's easy for physicians to get caught up on every single issue making the news. This is the wrong approach.
Patient Concerns Are as Important as Symptoms
In order to provide comprehensive care, physicians need the ability to pick up on a patients concerns, not just their symptoms.
HHS Asks Docs for Alternatives to Medicare Payment Model
HHS Secretary Tom Price puts the call out for additional alternatives to the fee-for-service Medicare payment model.
7 Essential Elements for Your Practice Website
You only get once chance at a first impression, here are seven must-haves for a successful and engaging practice website homepage.
The Changing Healthcare System and Physician Happiness
The growing number of employed physicians could lead to the unionization of medical professions and a wildly different health system.
Busy Physicians Can Reach Their Step Goals
Reaching 10,000 steps in a day is a good way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and even for busy practicing physicians, it's doable.
Managing Patient Flow: How to Keep it Moving
Bottlenecks will happen at your practice, but that doesn't mean you have be complicit. Here are ways to keep patients flowing.
10 Tips for Using NPs and PAs to Curb Physician Burnout
Employing NPs and PAs is becoming more prevalent in the wake of the physician shortage epidemic, here are some ways to utilize these practitioners in a meaningful way.
3 Ways to Best Use a PA at Your Practice
Many experts say that PAs are a good way for physicians to reduce their workload. Here are three ways your practice can best utilize them.
