Healthcare Careers

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

Practice owners and physicians should heed the lessons of Bodega, a startup company that got universally ripped on for bad branding.

Don't make the mistake of starting an alternative payment program without doing your research first, warms a healthcare consultant.

A new survey reveals why physicians are retiring five years later than most Americans.

An experienced PA believes the professions quality measures and results are often hidden under the umbrella of the physicians they work beside.

Your personality and style shouldn't be the overwhelming consideration when choosing a successor to run your practice.

With advanced education and experience that affords flexibility, Certified PAs can bring vital expertise and skills to palliative care teams.

A Deputy Attorney General shares experiences and offers advice for physicians who face a Medial Licensing Board.

Are you trying to build up a practice in a new community? Here are five ways to attract patients.

This healthcare provider shares his experiences on having two brothers who succumbed to HIV/AIDS in the 1980s and how it's shaped his outlook in medicine.

This Locum Tenens recruiter has gone from explaining to doctors what the concept is to explaining how it would work for them.

Practices engaging in strategic planning should look ahead and create a vision of where it wants to be in three to five years.

Are you an older physician considering transitioning your practice to a new owner and/or retiring? Ask these five questions.

A lawyer lays out three trends from upcoming investigations and criminal cases that physicians should keep in mind.

As the "Triple Aim" evolves into the "Quadruple Aim," locum tenens physicians become even more vital to achieving your goals.

A healthier physician is able to better care for her patients. Here are a few sports you could take up to make your life more active.

A recent policy adopted by the AMA sends the wrong message to physician practices about the so-called threat of retail clinics.

Show more compassion to patients, enhance your listening skills, and improving your decision-making abilities with mindfulness.

A lot of things hold your attention, but when it comes to patient care, patience is a virtue. Here are ways to improve that virtue.

This blogger is taking on a new role at the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), where he'll work closely with the AMA.

You have an obligation to ensure patients are protected and retained when their physician leaves your practices. Here's what to do.

The government's involvement in medicine has made it harder for physicians and staff to stay happy. Here's how to keep things upbeat at your practice.

Matching people with jobs that utilize their skills and personality is key to keeping them happy at your practice.

Admitting mistakes as a physician is never easy, but providing patients with the truth is part of a physician's job.

This practitioner shares his experience in providing care in Guatemala on a recent mission trip.