Healthcare Careers

Many issues feel overwhelming when confronted in an isolated office, which is why joining a medical society with like-minded folks can be empowering.

As the end of 2016 approaches and we make way for 2017, it is the perfect time of the year to reflect on our careers and our personal lives.

Most people do not enjoy confrontation, but giving vital feedback to staff is something that you need to do to succeed as a practice.

A new report reveals that life expectancy is on the decline thanks to rising fatalities from heart disease and other serious conditions.

A pediatric roundtable at MGMA16 led to the realization that there's wisdom in identifying the industry forces that we cannot change.

An article in The New York Times said what many in medicine have known for years: PAs and NPs can be a solution to the physician shortage.

If you want to leverage the potential of your staff and set them up for success, then help each person plan for excellence by a creating unique performance plans.

With the future of healthcare as uncertain as ever, now is the time for physicians to step up and take a leadership role.

Locum tenens is not for all physicians. But many of their stated objections to trying temporary assignments may not really be barriers at all.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Independent practices are facing an abundance of challenges from external factors. One consultant is looking to help them through case-study learning.

The data has begun to back what one PA has known for quite some time, PAs and NPs can make a difference in caring for a patient with chronic disease.

Recent survey data suggests that most physicians - independent or not - feel the private practice is still an attractive career path.

Thinking of practicing in Alabama? Get our Best States to Practice data to help make your decision.

It's important to give everyone in your practice a thorough performance review, every year. Why, though, does it feel like such a chore?

Physicians understand there is nothing voluntary about MOC, and failing to maintain certification can lead to negative professional outcomes.

The AMA introduces digital tools to help practices transition to the MACRA era. New data reveals which specialties are Republican.

If you're ready to phase out of full-time practice, but you want to keep making a difference in patients' lives, locums may be right for you.

For many medical specialties, like those in surgery, it seems foolish to require providers to take a paper certification test.

When it comes to the number of primary-care doctors in the U.S., bad news seems to be the norm nowadays. Here are some positive developments for a change.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Navigating a change in your practice is a lot like going through turbulence in a plane. What can physicians learn from pilots?

An effective content marketing strategy can help your practice target potential patients, grow your online visibility and establish brand equity.

Dr. Daniel Hoffman lays out the case for being an independent doctor, rather than employed by a health system. What are the benefits?

M. Samir Qamar, a family medicine physician, made the switch to direct primary care a few years back and hasn't looked back. He explains why he loves it.