Employment

The results of our 2013 Great American Physician Survey indicate how physicians' frustrations with the profession vary depending on practice environment.

Before joining a hospital or large health system, physicians should consider their potential partner's financing strategy.

Traditionally, physicians have been self-employed, making their own practice-based decisions, but that is fading. Concierge medicine can help preserve self-employment.

The most successful medical practices in the future will be those that prioritize finding and cultivating physician leaders.

Is it appropriate for health systems to conduct random drug and alcohol testing of doctors, as well as after adverse patient outcomes?

Medical practices must screen prospective providers to identify those excluded from federal healthcare programs.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for private medical practices to thrive. Here’s what’s driving the trend toward consolidation.

If your practice is getting overwhelmed with patients, you may need a new doctor. But proceed with caution,

Hospitals have quickly become physicians' dominant employer. Does independent practice have a future?

The top 10 dos and don’ts for new medical practice staff.

Here’s a look at some of the key healthcare changes occurring right now, and some suggestions for how best to respond.

Exit interviews tell you why good people are leaving – after they've left. Stay interviews help understand an employee's concerns while she is still on the job.

Relations between hospitals and physicians have never been especially warm. But the hospitals need your referrals and your patients need the services that hospitals provide. So how do you work together?

New research finds that female physicians might be better off becoming physician assistants.

Yes, hospital employment may seem like heaven on earth, but the devil lives in the details. Here are some things to ponder before signing on the dotted line.

A colleague came to me seeking a change as a solo private practitioner, but my office isn't ready for the change she needs.

Private practice physicians can only do so much to retain their independence. Policies need to change as well.

Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is a two-edged sword: helping to prevent some errors in patient care, but also introducing potential for new errors.

Partnering with entrepreneurs gives physicians a diversified income stream and investment portfolio, while entrepreneurs gain critical insight and expertise.

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A natural solution to an increased workload is to recruit for a new physician. Having a plan makes the process much more effective for both the new recruit and your practice.

Are you at a career crossroad? Here's how several physicians created new paths for themselves.

In medicine, when the stress is high, we tend to shut ourselves off from patients, colleagues, and others. Instead, we should just take a break.

Receiving maximum practice compensation requires everyone to be on board. If you have a partner who simply won't comply with practice goals that can really hamper your practice. Here's what you can do to motivate your docs.

Remembering my own mentor reminds me how powerful these people can be for young healthcare professionals.