Healthcare Reform: Voting for Change
by Physicians Practice Staff
It’s an election year. And healthcare reform is on everyone’s mind. Are we finally on the cusp of systemic change? If so, what might we be changing to, and when? Here’s our examination of healthcare’s biggest problems — and suggested fixes from the top thinkers on reform, from all sides of the political spectrum. Plus: What do the presidential candidates have to say? We put Barack Obama and John McCain under the lens.

Patient Relations: Who’ll Stop the Rain?
These are the patients that try physicians’ souls. They never pay on time. They don’t respect personal boundaries. They’re demanding and, sometimes, even abusive. What to do with these dark clouds?

Technology: Do EMRs Make You a Better Doctor?
Conventional wisdom has it that doctors who use EMRs are better prepared to treat patients comprehensively — especially those with chronic conditions. New research, though, is raising doubts. What’s the real story?

Start It Up: Everything in Its Place
Opening Day for your new practice is drawing nearer, and all the little details are starting to bear down on you. Relax: The key to a successful opening — and ongoing profitability — is to know which little details are most important.

Partnership: Don’t Let Partner Conflict Destroy Your Practice
Practice partnerships can be like families — and sometimes, family members fight. But when partners know how to fight fair, disagreements between them shouldn’t spell doom for your practice.

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