Physicians Practice Pearls®

Discover how applying convenience, price transparency, and customer experience strategies can elevate patient satisfaction and loyalty in your medical practice.

Neil Baum, MD, describes some of the lessons physicians and practice administrators should take from the late Pope Francis.

Watch an expert physician panel unpack the 2025 vaccine crisis and share practical, practice‑ready strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy and strengthen patient trust.

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, walks us through why it is important for practice managers to stay abreast of malpractice trends.

Neil Baum, MD, explains how the age old medical practice of shaking hands with patients and how it can help demonstrate trust.

Monarch butterfly migration teaches physicians how resilience, adaptability and long‑term vision can power sustainable, patient‑focused medical practices in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Practice administrators seeking federal grants or contracts must look beyond HIPAA, completing SAM registration and adopting FAR 52.204‑21’s 15 essential cybersecurity controls to safeguard PHI, PII, FCI and CUI.

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, discusses how to minimize your practice's malpractice risk using the AVOID method.

Neil Baum, MD, explains the benefits of appearing in the media and how to attract their attention.

Neil Baum, MD, explains how understanding the different costs associated with care can help you raise profits.

Understanding the key legal structures — asset purchase, stock purchase, and merger — is essential for physicians navigating the complex and high-stakes process of buying, selling, or merging a medical practice.

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.

Two class-action lawsuits targeting the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Kansas Health System for years-long cyberstalking and unauthorized access to protected health information spotlight massive HIPAA risk-analysis failures and underscore the urgent need for stronger health care cybersecurity safeguards.

Neil Baum, MD, breaks down what AI agents are, how to use them and how to overcome the barriers to adopting this new technology into your practice.

Nearly half of physicians report burnout—but counterbalancing priorities, rather than chasing work-life balance, may be the key to long-term personal and professional fulfillment.

Tariffs are poised to drive up costs, strain staff, and shrink patient payments—here's what practices need to do now to stay financially resilient.

Neil Baum, MD, tells how to broach the topic of exercise with patients and how to sell them on the benefits.

Rising tariffs on medical supplies could drive up health care costs this year, creating new financial and operational challenges for practices.

As biometric technologies expand in health care and consumer surveillance, regulators are cracking down on companies that misuse sensitive data — with HIPAA, FTC orders and billion-dollar state settlements setting the tone.

Tariffs are set to drive up costs across industries — including health care — impacting everything from medical supplies to retirement accounts. Take a look at the ripple effects on medical practices and some proactive strategies for physicians to stay one step ahead.

Does a doctor's appearance still matter? How the white coat, hygiene and professional attire impact patient trust, satisfaction and perceptions of physician competence in modern healthcare.

Neil Baum, MD, tells how to deal with last minute patient questions.

Discover timeless life and leadership lessons from Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago’s beloved 105-year-old basketball chaplain, and how her wisdom inspires teamwork, resilience and discipline in medicine and beyond.

Think HIPAA is the only law that matters for patient data privacy? Think again —mapping the complex legal web every physician and practice manager must understand to truly stay compliant.

Understanding the legal structures of medical practice acquisitions—asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger—is essential for practice administrators navigating today’s complex, high-stakes transaction landscape.

Neil Baum, MD, gives actionable interview tips to help you take your career to the next level.

Direct primary care is transforming the healthcare landscape by replacing insurance-driven models with affordable, membership-based care that strengthens patient-doctor relationships, reduces costs, and improves access to personalized treatment.

Discussing costs with patients is a conversation many physicians avoid, but they're doing their practice a disservice.