October 2nd 2023
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Are Clinicians Burning Out over Personal Issues?
Personal problems could be contributing to physicians burning out at work. Identify your real problems, then find the solution.
Ask Your Family for Help with Burnout
Burnout is a problem for physicians at work, but the solution might be found at home.
Building Wellness to Combat Burnout
To combat burnout, physicians must relearn what "normal" is. They must reclaim what their bodies, minds, and souls crave.
13 Quotes that Defined Healthcare in 2017
Between the ACA, physician burnout, and MACRA, it was another eventful year in healthcare. Here are our favorite quotes from the past year.
Top Practice Management Tips of 2017
Readers' favorite practice management "Pearls" articles from the past year to help improve their practices.
Work-Life Balance is Different for Younger Doctors
In part 2 of our roundtable, three doctors vent about EHRs and extol the virtues of having a balanced work and home life.
Younger Docs Talk About Facing Age Discrimination
In part one of our younger physician roundtable, three doctors expand on the toughest challenges faced in their burgeoning careers.
6 Ways to Stop Burnout Before It Spreads
Burnout can spread rapidly. Here are six ways to protect your team and ensure the virus doesn't get too far.
Tips, Hacks, and Hope for a Better EHR System
You can get along better with your EHR software and in turn, it should help reduce clinician burnout. Here's how.
Bringing Young Docs to Independent Practice
A recent survey indicated 94 percent of final-year medical residents prefer employment over independent practice. Can this be reversed?
Creative Staff Benefits Without Adding High Costs
The cost of doing business in healthcare continues to rise as reimbursements continue to drop. How do you keep your staff happy and feel like they are valued?
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.
4 Questions That Can Determine Physician Culture Fit
It's easy to check references, verify clinical skills and training, and see if a physician is in your price range. Cultural fit is harder to ascertain.
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.
Supply and Demand Solutions to Physician Burnout
A physician shortage may be contributing to burnout, but help is on the way-and creative staffing might keep you going until it gets here.
Four Way Physicians Can Avoid Fitness Tech Traps
Technology can be used as a modern convenience, but it can also spur laziness and unhealthy behavior. Here are ways to avoid this fate.
Concierge Medicine Keeps Morale High
Keeping morale high is often difficult in medicine. Concierge medicine can help, according to this healthcare expert.
Physicians are People Too
A physician dispels common misconceptions about the profession.
Clashing Opinions on Physician Shortage Solutions
Tempers flare as readers weigh-in on possible solutions for the nationwide physician shortage.
Executing the Strategic Planning Process at Your Practice
Here are some operational steps you should take to ensure your strategic planning process isn't a waste of time.
6 Ways to Improve Your Bad Mood
Feeling angry and overwhelmed at your practice? Here are six simple actions that can improve your mood.
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.
Concierge Care Frees Physicians From Exhausting Schedule
Concierge models offer doctors flexible schedules that remain financially lucrative and afford them more free time.
Culture, Leadership Can Help Alleviate Physician Burnout
William Jessee, MD, offers two ways to improve engagement and reduce physician burnout at medical practices.
If I Could Change One Thing about Medicine
You're granted one opportunity to change healthcare. What do you do?
HHS Secretary's Travel Habits under Scrutiny
President Trump said he was mad at HHS Secretary Tom Price for misusing public money to fly on a private charter plane.
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.
7 Things to Consider When Retiring from Practice
Most physicians realize they can't just up and retire, but how exactly do you prepare for life after medicine?
9 Things to Know Before Switching to DPC
More than 60 percent of physicians say they would consider switching to DPC if circumstances were favorable. Here's what you need to know about the model.