Articles
6 Ways to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Get Re-Inspired (posted on 3/1/10)
We know that things are tough out there, but letting yourself get dejected does a disservice to you and your patients. Here are our tips for unwinding and re-energizing.
Rethinking Retirement (posted on 3/1/10)
You thought your retirement plan was secure. Your portfolio was on track. Then Wall Street tanked. Take heart, there are lots of options for physicians who are close to retirement. Read our un-retirement primer.
Confessions of a 40-year-old Physician (posted on 2/1/10)
Gastroenterologist Robert E. Kramer on his uphill battle to stay fit for the long run.
Which Credentials Count? (posted on 1/1/10)
Considering starting a master’s program or getting the latest certification? Here’s the scoop on the benefits of continuing education and credentials for practice administrators.
8 Quick Ways to Earn CME Credits (posted on 11/1/09)
Need to earn some CME credits in a hurry? We hear you. Fortunately, the Web has made it more convenient to get the continuing education you need. Here’s a peek at what’s out there.
The Best States to Practice (posted on 11/1/09)
Which states welcome practicing physicians, and which ones fleece them? Check out our simple one-page scorecard for state-based information on Medicare pay, malpractice climate, income tax burdens, and more.
View the complete list of articles in Career Development
Q & A
A Career in Coding? (posted 4/1/09)
I have been thinking about getting a certificate in medical billing and coding so that I can stay in the field and possibly work from home at least part time.
Cost Estimates for Start-Up (posted 3/1/09)
I am writing to get assistance with a cost estimate for setting up a family medicine private practice.
Opening a New Practice (posted 3/1/09)
I am seriously thinking about opening a new primary-care facility with a colleague of mine.
Starting a New Practice (posted 6/1/08)
I am an employed pediatrician considering going into equal partnership with the administrator of another practice.
Major Commute for Better Wages? (posted 5/1/08)
I live near LAX and want to commute somewhere to do pain medicine four days a week, hopefully to a state income tax-free area where the reimbursement is good.
Selling to a Hospital (posted 3/1/08)
Do you have any information about what to consider when a hospital is interested in buying your practice?
View the complete list of questions in Career Development
Tools
Closing Practice -- Letter to Patients
If you are closing your practice, you need to let patients know and advise them to find another physician. Here is a letter you can use to get the job...
Closing Practice -- Letter to Patients
If you are closing your practice, you need to let patients know and advise them to find another physician. Here is a letter you can use to get the job...
New Practice Start-up Checklist
Opening a new practice? Here are some of the things you will need to get done before the doors open....
View the complete list of tools
Buyer's Guide
Convenient listing of vendors in more than 80 office product and service categories.
Accreditation
Associations & Societies
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Credentialing
Recruitment/Employment – Locum Tenens
Recruitment/Employment – Permanent Placement
Seminars
|