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.
April 17th 2023
March 22nd 2023
The 10 worst states for physicians to practice in, according to a new study by WalletHub.
January 16th 2023
Get Involved with Medical Groups to Reduce Burnout
Many issues feel overwhelming when confronted in an isolated office, which is why joining a medical society with like-minded folks can be empowering.
14 Quotes that Defined the Year in Healthcare
It was a year filled with tumultuous uncertainty, new regulations, and increasing physician burnout. Here's a look back at 2016.
Life Expectancy on the Decline for First Time in 23 Years
A new report reveals that life expectancy is on the decline thanks to rising fatalities from heart disease and other serious conditions.
The Problem with the Hospitalist System
In response to a recent article in The New England Journal of Medicine, one doctor weighs in on the problem he sees with the hospitalist system.
11 Unique Ways to Reward Your Staff for the Holidays
While a monetary bonus is a great way to reward employees for their hard work, it's not always possible. Here are 11 alternatives.
How to Make Your Voice Heard in a Dysfunctional System
Are you unhappy with the way things are going in healthcare? Here are some ways to speak up and inaugurate change.
If I Hadn't Been a Physician…
Physicians share what their career paths might have look like, had they not gone into medicine.
Not Letting a Hurricane Stop You from Caring for Patients
One independent doctor says that he treats his career as a profession, not as a job. As such, hurricanes don't stop him from practicing medicine.
What to Know When Relocating as a Physician
Looking to move to one of the Best States to Practice - or another new state? Here's a guide that will help you out.
Best and Worst of the Best States to Practice
An infographic looking at which states ranked in the top five and bottom five for each of the major "Best States to Practice" categories.
Guidelines for Reviewing the Practice Manager's Performance
The practice manager and physician can benefit from a thorough review of a practice manager's performance. Here are first steps you should take.
How to Get More Students to Become Physicians
Among U.S. doctors, a SERMO poll reveals that student loan forgiveness is a favored method to convince more people to enter into medicine.
Recruiting Advice for Providers and Practices
Looking to switch jobs or bring on a new provider? A recruiter dishes out advice for providers and practices.
The Problem with Certifying Many Medical Specialties
For many medical specialties, like those in surgery, it seems foolish to require providers to take a paper certification test.
7 Areas Where Providers Should Go Back to School
As another year of school begins, providers may wish to pursue their own continuing medical education. Here are a few topics where a refresher may be beneficial.
Lessons from a Pioneer in Global Health
What can you learn about solving global health problems from a biography about the innovative physician and anthropologist, Paul Farmer?
The Benefits of Owning a Practice When Evaluating Retirement
When you plan for retirement, you'll find that owning your practice has a lot more benefits than being employed.
Will Doctors Ever Accept Maintenance of Certification?
The American Board of Internal Medicine is attempting to salvage the name of MOC. Will physicians buy in?
End-of-Life Care and the Physician-Assisted Suicide Debate
For many docs, end-of-life care is a sticky subject and one that has been forced upon them by expectations of the medical system.
How Physicians can 'Mis-Invest' Their Money
There are a lot of common sense facts about investing money, but despite this reality, physicians can still screw up and hurt personal finances.
Female Docs and a Work-Life Balance in Rural Medicine
For female docs in a rural setting, maintaining a work-life balance can be a unique challenge, according to recent research. Why is that?
How All Four Seasons are Important for a Doctor
The seasons take on a different meaning for a doctor. There are the literal seasons and the metaphorical seasons of life.
Empowering Medical Assistants Helps Improve Patient Care
One medical group in Massachusetts learned the power of using medical assistants to improve quality of care.
Memories of My Uncle, the Physician
Mentoring is an important aspect of your career development as a physician. Dr. Hoffman shares how his uncle shaped the way he saw medicine from an early age.
Physician Training Needs to be Modernized
As healthcare moves towards a value-based reimbursement system, physicians need to be trained on analytics to better serve patients.
Risks in Retirement for Physicians
What should physicians be wary of when looking at their investment portfolio in retirement? Here are a few possible trouble spots.
Examining the Science Behind the Looming Doc Shortage
We know there will be a physician shortage, but do we know how many? AAMC's Janis Orlowski talks with us about the science behind their projections.
Experiences in Delivering Care in a Third-World Country
One provider shares his experiences in delivering care in a third-world country and the tough realities of life in these areas.
Physicians Share Their Biggest Regrets in Medicine
Not every day in medicine is perfect and not every doctor is perfect. These MDs share their most regrettable decisions as providers.
What to Know about Hiring Millennial Employees
Don't believe all the bad press about Millennials. The reality is that they can bring a lot of value to your medical practice.