Physicians Practice Pearls®

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Nearly one-third of U.S. adults aged 45 and older report feeling lonely.

Given that the health care sector tops the FBI's list as the top target of ransomware, it is not a surprise that the Senate has a bill on the table to increase minimum cybersecurity standards.

You’re a great leader, and you run your practice like a well-oiled machine. But what happens when you’re gone?

This is not a time to be defensive or be oft-putting. Show the patient that you respect their right to make decisions about their care. Avoid being defensive or dismissive.

Notable regulatory items to consider as Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches.

AI helps to reduce unnecessary expenses, making advanced medical care more affordable.

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Sometimes, we need to reflect on the joys and benefits of a medical practice.

A look at how communication can repair the divide between physician and patient.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many patients to lose trust in the health care system.

How can we combat the dullness and tedium of our workday lives?

Valuations change over time and not all acquisitions are a good deal.

Providing patients a positive experience, especially toward the end of the doctor-patient encounter, can pay dividends.

Physicians and practices alike should have safeguards in place to prevent situations like this from happening.

Don't let yourself be blinded by high-tech answers, some times simple solutions are the key.

Changing your frame of mind when treating patients can improve quality of care and efficiency.

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Each practice should learn from the result of this HIPAA case.

Marketing can be more than fancy campaigns and social media strategies.

The Narrative Medicine movement at Columbia Medical School believes that using stories increases empathy, enhances wellness and resilience, and promotes a more humanistic healthcare culture.

What health care can learn from recent DOJ actions.

Growth has its risks, but the right strategy can deliver stability, security, and long-term profits.

We fail to recognize the danger because we're reluctant to rethink the situation or the heat increases so slowly that we fail to recognize the danger ahead.

The physical and mental deterioration of a loved one coupled with the discussion of death are not pleasant topics to discuss.

Some areas of life are far more important than the girth of your investment portfolio or the size of your bank account.

Don't let these mistakes mess up your merger.