August 12th 2025
Learn nine proven ways to prevent a malpractice claim before a patient arrives, from verifying insurance and protecting privacy to clear communication and early patient screening.
August 8th 2025
Physicians address the urgent need to combat social media's harmful effects on teens, advocating for proactive discussions with patients and parents.
August 5th 2025
These 14 effective strategies will enhance your practice's online presence and transform casual patients into loyal advocates.
July 31st 2025
Patient portals have evolved into essential tools for patient engagement, yet many remain outdated.
July 29th 2025
These essential marketing strategies will elevate your medical practice's visibility and attract patients in a competitive health care landscape.
Having a website is not enough
Regular, high-quality content boosts your medical practice's online presence and enhances search engine rankings for patient engagement.
Every patient deserves your first-time energy
Delivering exceptional patient experiences requires fresh enthusiasm, regardless of repetition. Transform ordinary interactions into extraordinary ones with every encounter.
How to counter medical misinformation and support engaged patients
Healthcare practitioners face challenges combating health misinformation as patients increasingly rely on the internet for medical advice. Trust and communication are key.
Texting from referral to recovery: A communication blueprint for total joint surgery
Two-way text messaging enhances patient engagement and communication throughout the total joint replacement journey, ensuring better outcomes and support.
Meeting patients where they are: Rethinking payment flexibility in health care
Health care consumers seek seamless payment experiences that match their digital expectations. Providers must offer flexible options to enhance satisfaction and collections.
8 ways practice administrators can harness AI today
From reducing denials to filling last-minute slots, here's how smart practice administrators are using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and boost revenue.
11 tips to keep patients engaged between visits
From follow-up texts to micro-learning videos, these 11 low-cost strategies help practices boost patient satisfaction, improve outcomes and protect revenue between visits.
3 strategies to strengthen patient engagement and reduce risk
Strong patient engagement and clear patient-provider communication empower physician practices to improve health outcomes and reduce costly malpractice claims.
Patient loyalty: Encourage them to keep coming back
Creating memorable patient experiences boosts loyalty and encourages repeat visits to your medical practice. Transform interactions into lasting connections.
Practice tip of the week: Leading a medical practice
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
Practice tip of the week: Bringing your staff joy
Practice tip of the week: Implementing AI
Practice tip of the week: DIY marketing
Resurrecting the handshake
Neil Baum, MD, explains how the age old medical practice of shaking hands with patients and how it can help demonstrate trust.
Attracting media attention to your practice
Neil Baum, MD, explains the benefits of appearing in the media and how to attract their attention.
7 ways to turn every visit into a warm welcome
Celebrate Patient Experience Week by implementing seven low-cost, high-impact strategies that transform your medical practice into a more welcoming, inclusive office and boost patient satisfaction.
Maintaining patient loyalty
Neil Baum, MD, explains how to build loyalty which is cheaper than attracting new patients.
9 ways to improve the patient experience at your practice
Boost patient satisfaction and retention with these nine proven strategies to improve the patient experience in your medical practice.
3 marketing metrics for practices
Discover essential medical practice marketing metrics—cost per lead (CPL), patient acquisition cost (PAC) and return on investment (ROI)—to attract more patients and maximize revenue with data-driven decisions.
8 strategies to effectively market your practice
Discover eight practical, low-cost marketing strategies to help medical practices attract new patients, boost visibility, and grow sustainably in today’s competitive healthcare landscape.
8 steps to address a bad review of your medical practice
With the right strategy and tone, you can transform a critical review into an opportunity to strengthen patient relationship.
11 proven ways to improve patient satisfaction at your practice
Discover 11 proven strategies to boost patient satisfaction, enhance the patient experience and improve retention at your medical practice.
The doorknob question
Neil Baum, MD, tells how to deal with last minute patient questions.
When and how to dismiss a patient from your practice
Learn when and how to properly dismiss a patient from your medical practice with this step-by-step guide covering legal, ethical, and professional best practices.
14 proven ways to reduce patient wait times
Why improving wait times matters — and how your practice can do it efficiently.
Handling phone calls with difficult patients
Neil Baum, MD, gives tips on dealing with difficult callers at your medical practice.
Price transparency tips
Neil Baum, MD, discusses what price transparency means and how your practice can use it to thrive.
Health care myth-takes to avoid
Relying on myths about patient engagement can lead to mistakes for your practice.
6 ways to maintain a healthy online presence for your practice
Online presence is the digital footprint that a person or business has established through various online channels.
Calling patients at their home
Neil Baum, MD, gives some tips on when to call patients at home.