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As nonphysician providers push for more responsibilities, physician organizations push back.

Don't put developing your HR strategies at the bottom of your do-to list. Done well, it can inspire a culture of cooperation and teamwork.

From dropping Medicare to open access slots for patients, I've received a lot of suggestions on how to help my medical practice. Here's what I think.

When you are on your way to burning out, and if you can't add a new hire to your medical practice, at least learn to delegate.

I love having a full schedule each day, but it's starting to affect appointments. How do I relieve a little pressure without too much negative impact?

Patients who feel disrespected or poorly treated are more likely to sue if there is a bad outcome. Here's how to encourage a more respectful office environment.

How do patients see your clinic? You may be surprised!

Practices are adjusting their staffing to accommodate new changes and deal with new challenges. Is your practice up to speed?

By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.

The most reasonable and productive regulation of physician assistants is to allow decisions regarding supervision in the hands of physicians and practice sites.

With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.

Legal interpretations on corporate social-media policies are in flux. Here's what you need to know to keep your practice safe.

Your employees can get so overstressed they become crippled in their job performance. Here are some tips on identify, approaching, and working with your staff.

Our 2013 Staff Salary Survey results can help you determine how your practice’s reimbursement model compares to practices of similar sizes.

The physicians' oath not only predicts major federal statutes, but also reminds that a respectful team approach to healthcare is vital.

This short, handy checklist will help you be sure your new physician hire is welcome and ready to go on the first day at your medical practice.

Our 2013 Staff Salary Survey results indicate how practice size, location, and staffing relate to ACO participation.

Everybody at your practice has a role in the ICD-10 transition, but that doesn't mean they should all be coders. AHIMA's Kathy DeVault explains.

Staff burnout sometimes hits your best employees when you need them the most. Here's how to get burned-out staff excited about their jobs again.

Boosting staff morale doesn't necessarily mean providing higher pay. Sometimes a little recognition and fun goes a long way.

Here's your guide to keep staff morale and productivity high despite stagnant salaries, reduced benefits, and added responsibilities.

Are our staff salaries in line with your peers? Find out with our 2013 Staff Salary Survey data.

Recent high-profile lawsuits involving bloodborne pathogen exposures highlight the risk of complacency and the need for industry responsibility.

A potential hire for your medical practice may have the skills you seek, but you need to also be sure they fit your office culture. Here's how to be sure.

Training and the full utilization of the skills of everyone on the healthcare team is what made the difference in Boston, minimizing death and disability.

Physicians are most vulnerable to turnover and voluntary departure during the first years in practice. Here’s how to avoid this common pitfall.

In the underlying causes of failures and dissatisfaction with EHRs, there are actually several issues that require commitment from vendors and providers to solve.

Here are morale-boosting solutions that are cost effective and easy to implement.

Early ICD-10 testing will allow your medical practice to identify and resolve issues before they disrupt your claims process.

As is the case with physicians, there may be a looming shortage of NPs and PAs in the coming years.