October 2nd 2023
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
August 8th 2023
Time for a mid-year check-in to make sure you are on track.
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March 22nd 2023
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January 16th 2023
Telehealth: A Modern Way to Deliver Healthcare
Certified PAs, who are on the front lines in many rural areas, deliver specialized care utilizing telehealth.
4 Ways to Maintain Sanity during Tumultuous Times
In times of tumult, it's easy for physicians to get caught up on every single issue making the news. This is the wrong approach.
Study: Young Physicians Happy With Career Choice
Despite administrative burdens, stress, and long hours, a new survey reveals that younger physicians remain driven to practice medicine.
4 Steps to Regaining the Passion to Practice Medicine
You can't change the trajectory of medicine, but there are strategies you can take to get back to why you went into the field in the first place.
Physicians, Too Busy for Vacation? Try These 3 Tips
Using locum tenens physicians is one strategy to ensure that your practice keeps running while you are on vacation.
Physician Ponders Evolving Medical Procedures
Procedures in medicine are changing, but are they headed in the right direction for the patients well-being?
Inbox: Can PAs, NPs Provide Physician Quality Care?
In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not NPs and PAs can provide equal care to physicians.
Doing Business with Family is Risky
Without asset protection, physicians face a litany of risks in both their personal and professional lives.
Physicians Find Relief from Burnout in DPC
Feeling burnout symptoms, physicians nationwide are changing their practice models to subscription-based clinics.
Online Reputation Management Strategies
Today, physicians have no choice but to deal with online reviews, leveraging them the correct way is the tricky part.
Busy Physicians Can Reach Their Step Goals
Reaching 10,000 steps in a day is a good way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and even for busy practicing physicians, it's doable.
Why Board Exams are Dated
In an era where knowledge is at our fingertips, board exams have become less practical for clinicians.
A PA's Experience in Concierge Medicine
Certified PAs are adding value to the field of concierge medicine, but their knowledge and skills can make a difference in any practice.
10 Tips for Using NPs and PAs to Curb Physician Burnout
Employing NPs and PAs is becoming more prevalent in the wake of the physician shortage epidemic, here are some ways to utilize these practitioners in a meaningful way.
State-Of-The-Art Practice Has Physician Reminiscing
This physician shares her unfiltered views on a new workplace, while remembering the way things used to be.
Can NPs and PAs Help or Harm Burned Out Physicians?
Everyone agrees that physician burnout is a major problem. What's less certain is the role that NPs and PAs can play in curing it.
9 Ways Physicians Can Cure Burnout
Burnout is a serious issue for many physicians. Here are nine ways that can help restore their passion for medicine.
Boredom is the First Step to Burnout
Physician burnout is often caused by one consistent factor: boredom. Here's what you can do to liven your work life.
Physicians are Helping Cause Nurse Burnout
Doctors are not the only experiencing burnout, nurses also have this problem. Surprisingly, some nurses say physicians are helping cause problems for them.
Is Joining a Medical Association a Worthy Investment?
Medical association fees can add up into the thousands each year if you join more than a few. What do you get out of it?
The Retirement Plan Physicians Should Consider
When do you plan on hanging up your stethoscope for good? Will it be your choice or your employer's choice?
12 Ways Physicians Can Maintain Sanity
Physicians can offer expert and effective patient care, but sometimes forget to take care of themselves. Here are 12 ways to get healthier.
3 Ways to Address Burnout in Healthcare
Physicians today are faced with burnout like never before. Here are three ways healthcare organizations can tackle this problem.
5 Ways Physicians Can Create More Trust with their Staff
Trusts builds great leadership skills. Here are five things that can help physician managers be strong, trustful leaders to their employees.
Price on the Verge of Becoming Next HHS Secretary
Rep. Tom Price advances toward a final Senate confirmation vote, which will determine whether or not he will be the next HHS Secretary.
Thoughts about Retiring from Medicine after a Long Career
It takes a lifetime of planning to ensure you can retire according to plan. Here are some steps to make it a reality.
3 Times When Locum Tenens Provides a Break
Need a break from your regular job or just more family time? Locum Tenens is the way to go if you are a physician.
Pushing Back on Cliché-Driven Presentations
Are you hearing the same tired clichés in presentations and meetings? Remove the noise from your life and push back.
Is a Career in Family Medicine Worth It?
This family medicine doc weighs the satisfaction of the job with the various challenges - finan-cial or otherwise - she faces.
Three Challenges to Encounter in the Coming Year
After the past year, it's imperative that we improve ourselves and our communities instead of lay-ing blame or complaining at the condition of our world.