Sara Michael

Here’s your guide to six common phrases physicians too often say to patients.

Amid the stresses of running a medical practice, it’s sometimes hard to find the time to keep your patients happy. But keeping your patients smiling is good for your wallet and your psyche.

To cash in on federal incentives, you need the right equipment and a good understanding of what it means for your EHR to be certified. Here's your primer.

Can Your EHR Reduce Your Risk? Yes, say our experts, when used correctly. Here's your guide to using your EHR to better protect yourself against malpractice suits.

Good tech support staff is crucial to achieving successful EHR implementation and other priorities like interoperability. Here’s how to find the health IT support you need.

The "mHealth" industry has exploded, and smartphones, tablets, and apps are the buzzwords du jour. Trying to figure out how mobile devices and mHealth solutions can work for your practice can be overwhelming, but it’s crucial to stay current. We tell you how to get plugged in.

Patient-physician phone tag driving you nuts? Here’s how to make secure e-mail messaging work for your practice.

Here’s how to skip the drama and hire right the next time at your medical practice.

If your practice is cash strapped and you are thinking about cutting staff, consider other options first. Check out our relatively painless suggestions for lowering your practice overhead.

Love ’em or hate ’em, social media networks like Twitter seem here to stay. Wondering what you’re missing on Twitter? Here is a sampling of tweets from your medical colleagues.

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.

Medical practices in America generate millions of tons of solid waste each year. We tell you how to use your purchasing power to buy products that you can reuse instead of replace.

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.

You see your spouse and kids every day, but you might not always tell them how you really feel - especially when it comes to your job. Read on to see what your peers had to say to their families.

Are you considering a new career path? Curious about your options, or simply looking for new ways to find balance in your life? In this podcast, Michelle Mudge-Riley, who consults with physicians interested in transitioning into nonclinical jobs, discusses the chief complaints of practicing physicians and explores available career options.

As part of our Great American Physician Survey (which will run in the October 2009 issue) we asked physicians “What healthcare reforms would you like to see?” Curious about the top issues? Read for yourself.

Here are a few tools and resources to get you started in understanding and complying with the FTC's new Red Flags identity theft rule.