Recruitment

How modern technology can help with understaffing.

The benefits and challenges of providing care on America’s last frontier.

A projected physician shortage means it’s time to appeal to the new crop of docs.

A thorough valuation can help you position your medical practice as an attractive prospect for potential physicians and investors. It’s also a useful exercise to measure the health of your practice.

Studies indicate that 75 percent of online visitors never search beyond the first page of Google when looking for a healthcare practice or physician in their area. If your website does not appear on the first page of search results, you need to work harder.

Short-staffed practices need to have a plan in place when they lose a doctor to preserve the practice operations and patient care.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) and other provider groups are not happy the recently-passed tax bill has repealed the individual mandate.

Looking to switch jobs or bring on a new provider? A recruiter dishes out advice for providers and practices.

Here are seven reasons why Locum Tenens is increasingly becoming an appealing option for physicians.

When it comes to the number of primary-care doctors in the U.S., bad news seems to be the norm nowadays. Here are some positive developments for a change.

Here are six ways that Dr. Rebecca Fox will market her new practice. She also shares tactics she won't be employing.

Why go into primary care? Physicians and medical students have their own reasons and share with us why it's a viable area of medicine.

Adding a new physician to your practice requires a sound communication plan that encompasses your patients, social media, and staff.

Physicians may not have time to think about career progression. But if they don't advocate for themselves and their practices, they will be left behind.

Hiring a new physician is a big deal. If you make a bad choice, life can quickly become very difficult. Here are four red flags you shouldn't ignore.

Building the best support staff for a medical practice is no easy feat. Here are 10 questions to ask to find the right employees for long-term success.

Based on my own experiences as a locum tenens physician, I believe that it is one of the best opportunities available to private practice physicians.

High emotional intelligence is a top priority for patients, medical practices, and hospitals who are seeking new physicians. How would you match up?

You want your new medical practice staff members to create a great first impression with the rest of the staff and physicians. Here's how to help.

As immediate past president of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, physicians often ask me how PAs can help their practices. Here's what I say.

In most health systems there is a very important gatekeeper - the physician recruiter. Here are six ways to impress him.

A recent survey reveals that physicians who leave employment for private practice are happier than those that leave private practice for employment.

Welcoming a new physician to your practice goes beyond credentialing and orientation. It also includes marketing, integration into the team, and mentoring.

From reviewing state laws to understanding reimbursement, the American Academy of Physician Assistants offers six tips to hiring a physician assistant.

Don't stop your physician search too early. It's critical to keep back-up physicians interested while you wait to see if your first choice pans out.

What’s the secret to finding a great job at a hospital or facility? I recently met with physician recruiters from various hospitals. Here's what they said.

Turnover is an important topic that medical practices discuss, but often changes to curb attrition don’t happen until it’s too late.

Done haphazardly or postponed until a month before a new physician starts, sloppy credentialing can spell cash-flow delays and more. Here's how to do it right.