Oncologist Kamal Malaker unexpectedly found himself in need of heart surgery. The experience changed the way he practices medicine.
The upfront savings of purchasing computer equipment from a nearby big-box store can be tempting. But remember: You get what you pay for.
How physicians can protect themselves from unethical testimony by an ‘expert’ witness.
Accepting payment via credit card is one way to improve patient collections. But medical practices must take precautions to ensure that their patients’ personal information remains protected.
Stemming heart disease and stroke is too big of a battle for physicians to tackle alone. Physician assistants can provide some much-needed support by explaining treatment plans, encouraging lifestyle changes, and improving both patient compliance and patient relations.
Telemedicine is more than a splash in the proverbial healthcare pan.
Is your practice compliant with the Eliminating Kickbacks and Recovery Act of 2018 (EKRA)? If you don't know what EKRA is, you are not alone-and that is part of the problem.
“Despite all the trials and tribulations of practicing in the present healthcare delivery environment, I still feel my life is validated by being a physician.”
“I feel more alone than ever in trying to care for my patients properly.”
Follow these simple tips to detect-and prevent-financial fraud in your medical practice.
The government’s change to the H-1B process could negatively impact thousands of physicians who wish to practice in rural communities and intensify the growing physician shortage.
The government’s change to the H-1B process could negatively impact thousands of physicians who wish to practice in rural communities and intensify the growing physician shortage.
“The privilege of being able to develop meaningful relationships with patients and help them live healthy, productive lives is a unique and wonderful quality of practicing medicine.”
“No matter what I do, I simply make sure my career does not infringe on personal time.”
As patients increasingly rely on the internet to determine which provider is best for them, online reviews play a critical role in the success - or failure - of modern medical practices.
Just like there are ratios that gauge your patients’ health, there are ratios to gauge the financial health of your practice.
How physicians can strengthen the patient financial experience.
Taking care of patients beyond the office setting is critical to optimizing patient’s health and satisfaction.
The leading cause of physician burnout also puts patients at risk of medical errors, the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Reduce your risk of burnout by adding physician assistants to help you carry the load.
Why you should consider adding an in-house clinical research department to your practice
Re-energize your desire to practice medicine through international medical missions.
Physicians need to help their staff and patients be healthy, but employee wellness programs might not be the answer.
“Probably one of the best decision's that I made, which has allowed me to continue to enjoy medical practice, was borne out of necessity.”
Health coaching might be the middleman the American healthcare system needs to make reform a reality.
Adding appropriate technology to your practice can have profound effects on the well-being of your operations, allowing your workforce to focus on what they do best while you concentrate on patient care.
Wearable devices that gather health and movement data are being put to new uses in the clinical setting for glucose monitoring, pain management and distraction, rehabilitation, and treatment adherence.
If your healthcare organization is serious about retaining and attracting clinicians in the long term, now is the time to take action.