Attitude Adjustment
The toughest practice management problem: human nature.

Change Is Good
You asked and we delivered — a new look, added features, and more ways to access Physicians Practice.

Do Well By Making Nice
Extend a friendly hand to everyone your practice relies on, from the phone-repair guy to, yes, the pharmaceutical rep. You'll be glad you did.

Friends Don't Let Friends Build EMRs
Stories from the trenches: A cautionary tale on why practices should get to know their technology vendor before jumping into a costly relationship.

Got an Extra $2,500?
Steve Rebagliati, MD, on dealing with the high cost of HIPAA.

Not Another Pointless Meeting
Francine Gaillour, MD, on making the most of meetings.

Pulling Your Weight? Prove It
Is there anything worse than working your tail off, only to be told you aren't doing enough? We examine four widely-used methods to quantify what you do.

Scottsdale Pediatric Center, P.C.
Thinning patient panel, shrinking reimbursements lead 40-year-old pediatric group to seek our help.

Small-Town Doctor, Big-Time Technology
Stories from the trenches: A story about how Wendy Smith implemented an EMR for her practice, making the transition to a paperless charting system.

Sticker Shocked?
How to get over the price tag and approach IT buys like the smart investments they (usually) are.

Taming the Beast
When it comes to IT, are you hopelessly behind the curve or way ahead of the pack? Our no-hype survey will tell you how your colleagues are really using technology.

Tap Into Your Inbox
E-mailing patients is more efficient than a phone call, and may even generate income.

Technology Takes the 'Ouch' Out of Practice
Stories from the trenches: A lesson on not shying away from regular — and objective — examination of your records management processes in battling against the paper bulge.

The Tax Man's Surprise
Waves of taxpayers are getting clobbered by the alternative minimum tax. Can you protect yourself?

What Not To Do
IT guru Rosemarie Nelson explains how to avoid common tech-buying blunders.

Witness for the Prosecution (and the Defense and the Plaintiff ...)
Some physicians are finding sideline careers as expert witnesses. Others find themselves testifying frequently on an issue dear to them. Still others are forced to defend their choices on the stand. Here's how to prepare for court.

Your Ticket to a Satisfying Career
Frustrated with traditional, volume-based medicine? We may have just the ticket to enjoying work again.

Your Toughest Problems Solved
Expert Emily Hill, PA-C, answers your coding questions.