October 2nd 2023
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
August 8th 2023
Time for a mid-year check-in to make sure you are on track.
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March 22nd 2023
The 10 worst states for physicians to practice in, according to a new study by WalletHub.
January 16th 2023
Eye on the prize
Imagine: the freedom to care for patients the way you want to, not the way insurance mandates or regulations require.
4 strategies for physicians to make personal, professional gains
Four timeless recommendations to take action, make progress toward goals, and feel better about life and a career in medicine.
Addressing overconfidence when practicing medicine
How to recognize-and overcome-the common thought process of overconfidence when it comes to practicing medicine.
Physicians Associations Offer Resources for Fighting Burnout
Struggling with your work-life balance? Professional organizations offer solutions for burnout, from lobbying to hands-on help.
Young Physicians Looking for More Than Just Compensation
A new survey of young physicians gives six lessons on what they are looking for in a medical career.
Helping Physicians Recognize They're Burned Out
Burnout remains a prominent concern for physicians. Here's how to recognize the early signs, get help, and avoid disastrous consequences.
5 Ideas for Managing Physicians' Outside Activities
Physician practices must take the time to evaluate their policies related to “outside activities."
If I Could Pick One Superpower..
Our editorial advisory board tells us what superpower they would possess and why.
Physicians, Jumpstart Your Leisure Time
Here are five ideas on how to jumpstart your approach to leisure, including some you may not have previously considered.
Has the Joy of Medicine Been Lost?
Many doctors say they would never recommend a medical career to their children. Burnout is a serious problem.
Identifying the Right Reasons for a Practice Merger
If you are considering merging your practice with another group, make sure you are doing so because it's the right thing to do.
Why Standalone Primary Care Practices are Doomed
The economics of healthcare are inexorably shifting risk from payers to providers. Independent providers who fail to join risk facing groups are doomed.
Creating Personal Space is Important for Physicians
It's necessary to create space in our personal and professional lives. It is better for us, for our patients, and for our families.
The Future of Membership Medicine
This healthcare expert believes concierge medicine is the future of healthcare due to its benefits for both patients and physicians.
Growth Options for Your Medical Practice
It is important to evaluate whether you want to consolidate your medical practice’s position or find ways to grow.
Certified PAs are Allies in Treatment of Allergies
Certified PAs can be an invaluable tool for practices with spring allergy season quickly approaching.
Patient Communication Blunders
A physician looks back on some recent patient communication mishaps, sparking an internal debate on how they make her feel about her profession.
Locum Tenens Docs Primed to Care for an Aging Population
With more than 50 million seniors in the U.S., there is a need for physicians to care for the elderly. Enter: locum tenens docs.
Five More Leisure Activities for Docs to Consider
If you’re committed to having a greater sense of work-life balance in 2018 than you’ve had in recent years, here are five potential leisure activities.
Freelance Physician Marketplace Takes Aim at Doctor Shortage
This method of job creation eliminates steps from the typical health care hiring process in hopes of providing better care for patients.
Five Tips for Preparing a Healthcare Staffing Plan
Physician turnover to an ongoing physician shortage and staffing a health care facility can be very difficult. Here are five tips to make sure you are prepared.
Prior Authorization Frustration
A physician attempts to profess her gripes about the prior authorization process to a pharmacist to no avail.
Current Issues Threatening Physician Wealth
A legal expert outlines recent cases where physician's wealth took a hit and then gives his advice on how such situations can be avoided.
Women Physicians May Be at Higher Risk of Burnout
Women physicians may be at higher risk of burnout, but they may have better coping tools, according to researchers.
Advice for Medical School Residents
A young physician gives her advice to residents on what they can expect upon becoming a practicing physician.
Are Physician Rating Systems Nonsense?
This doctor is fed up with the feedback she receives from her insurance company regarding her performance.
Who Should Physicians Work For?
Would you rather work for an independent practice group, or are you better off employed by a health system?
5 Reasons Behind Practice Mergers
Why are practices merging with others? Here are five common reasons at what's driving this trend.
Physician Asset Protection Failures in the News
Recent news headlines have featured catastrophic asset protection planning failures by doctors and their legal counsel.
Six Ideas for Leisure Activities in the New Year
Have you decided you need to have more leisure in the new year? Here are six ways to get that going.