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Physicians with burnout are likely to have depression as well. But getting help may not be as risky as you think.

Technology can be used as a modern convenience, but it can also spur laziness and unhealthy behavior. Here are ways to avoid this fate.

This physician listens and respects her patients self-diagnosis while using her medical background to decide treatment methods.

Perception does not have to be reality. Here are five myths about unhappiness among physicians.

A physician dispels common misconceptions about the profession.

Tempers flare as readers weigh-in on possible solutions for the nationwide physician shortage.

How do physicians need to manage hypertension - from a coding perspective - in the age of quality-based care?

Non-EMR practice software is routinely touted as a solution for a problem that may not be yours. Here's what you need to know.

This month's coding questions include what to do with the ROS section of the EHR and whether or not to bill a physical during a follow-up.

Economic opportunity, a busy international airport, and a warm climate are fueling our move from Massachusetts to Sin City, and from owner to employed.

No one said you have to love every aspect of where you live. Here are a few things our advisory board says could be improved in their state.

Feeling angry and overwhelmed at your practice? Here are six simple actions that can improve your mood.

Doctors and practice managers must be aware of seasonal risks to avoid their medical practice becoming a little shop of horrors.

You don't have time to take strategic 60-second pauses throughout the day? Think again, here's when you can.

Are changing job titles causing physicians to lose their sense of professional identity? This doc seeks answers.

It's unfortunate that gender wage gaps remain in the physician assistant profession. Here are some thoughts on how to address them.

Recent legal cases show why physicians need to remain buttoned-up tight when it comes to the legal side of practicing medicine.

Concierge models offer doctors flexible schedules that remain financially lucrative and afford them more free time.

Participating in locum tenens helped a group of new doctor's excel in their everyday practice. Here's what they had to say about their experience.

Before buying life insurance, physicians need to consider a plethora of factors. Here are the most important of the bunch.

Practices across the U.S. are missing out on massive cost-cutting opportunities, according to this expert. Here's what you need to know.

A practicing physician shares a concerning story of a fellow practices dire financial situation.

You're granted one opportunity to change healthcare. What do you do?

Female PAs make 86 percent of what their male counterparts earn, a recent study found. This is profoundly unfair.

A recent kickback case against a spine surgeon and his fiancée underscores the importance of physicians understanding of anti-kickback and Stark laws.

Most physicians realize they can't just up and retire, but how exactly do you prepare for life after medicine?

This older doc describes the attitude of many young residents who would rather have a job than a profession.

As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.

More than 60 percent of physicians say they would consider switching to DPC if circumstances were favorable. Here's what you need to know about the model.

For this doc, reacting to and treating a patients potentially life-threatening diagnosis brings out the best in her.