Productivity

Everyone agrees that physician burnout is a major problem. What's less certain is the role that NPs and PAs can play in curing it.

Burnout is a serious issue for many physicians. Here are nine ways that can help restore their passion for medicine.

The practice of medicine is quantifiable in many ways, not just dollar value.

EHRs are often pointed to as the cause of physician burnout, but that's not entirely fair, says one doctor.

When do you plan on hanging up your stethoscope for good? Will it be your choice or your employer's choice?

No matter the size of the healthcare organization, communication is one key to ensuring a smooth transition to a new EHR system.

The chief innovation officer at UPMC says that improved usability in IT systems isn't about interfaces - it's about fitting into a doctor's work flow.

Physicians can offer expert and effective patient care, but sometimes forget to take care of themselves. Here are 12 ways to get healthier.

Physicians today are faced with burnout like never before. Here are three ways healthcare organizations can tackle this problem.

In a new cartoon, one physician expresses his method of dealing with the uncertainty in healthcare. He's hanging up his stethoscope for a beach towel.

Some practice administrators and physicians are under the belief they can get by with fewer back-office staffers. This may not be the case.

Sometimes it makes clinical and financial sense to purchase a medical device. Other times, it doesn't add up.

What's going to happen with healthcare in 2017? This mechanism may be just as foolproof as any of the predictions from the experts.

While there are a number of legal challenges, private direct care models are an enticing way for physicians to become less dependent on plan reimbursement requirements.

What does 2017 have in store for physicians? Many might be asking themselves that question as we approach the new year, but one doc already has an idea.

Recent research indicates that PAs are an effective resource for hospitals to improve outcomes at a lower cost of care.

'Tis the season to start thinking about what you want for the holidays. Here's what our advisory board is wishing for this year.

An article in The New York Times said what many in medicine have known for years: PAs and NPs can be a solution to the physician shortage.

Administrators got together at the Medical Group Management Association's Annual Conference to share best practices for running an outstanding practice.

What does a primary-care physician actually do? Dr. Linda Girgis breaks it down what she and other PCPs do and what they don't do.

One doctor shares her problems with insurance companies making time-consuming, non-reimbursed checklist requests of physicians.

It's important to give everyone in your practice a thorough performance review, every year. Why, though, does it feel like such a chore?

The 2016 Great American Physician Survey tells us that physicians still like being physicians, even if the job is more stressful and less lucrative.

One doctor explains why the 15-minute doctor's appointment is unrealistic when it comes to delivering care for patients.

The Great American Physician Survey reveals that doctors find their profession more stressful and less lucrative than in the past.

This doctor has a problem with the sometimes cold efficiency of the patient-doctor experience in today's healthcare system.

Ask physicians about the ACA this election season and you'll find many don't think they are better off than they were four years ago.

Do you have a staff member that is under-performing? Use a performance improvement plan to get them back on track.

The results of the 2016 Great American Physician (GAP) survey are revealing; most physicians don't have enough time for their personal life.

More and more, patient wait times are going to be vital to improving satisfaction and bottom-line revenue. Here are five ways to shrink wait times.