Healthcare Careers

In the past, every time I saw these patients on my schedule, I just wanted to run out of my medical practice. Now I am grateful for the challenges they present.

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants is changing. Here's what physicians should know.

One important skill that helped you become a physician can also help you become financially successful. Unfortunately, many forget it after residency.

I believe that the Republican victories during the midterm elections will have little effect on the future of Obamacare. Here's why.

Here are three things to keep in mind next time you find yourself rushing through tasks or working late hours at your medical practice.

It's a complicated issue when physicians express an interest in cutting back hours. Here are six key issues to consider if this occurs at your medical practice.

Many of our patients employ treatments that we would never recommend, and others refuse treatments that we do recommend. Here's how we deal at our practice.

Single physicians may want to take a different approach to asset protection than married physicians. Here's why and how.

We asked physicians to share their most cringe-worthy professional moments. Here's what they said.

The PA profession has evolved significantly since 1967, but the influence of our military brethren and the debt of honor we owe them is not forgotten.

Accumulating too many items can lead to disorganization and stress. To take control, follow these three principles.

Physicians, at least those who find private practice attractive, should develop proposals and present those to hospital leaders when it comes to partnerships.

A recent survey reveals that physicians who leave employment for private practice are happier than those that leave private practice for employment.

As more patients gain insurance, locum tenens providers and advanced practitioners are gaining prominence.

Trusting relationships are key to medical practice success, and at the root of trusting relationships is strong communication. Here's how to make improvements.

Chris Emper, director of government and industry affairs for NextGen Healthcare, shares his thoughts regarding how GOP control could affect health reform.

I have been thinking about the several dozen families in my financial practice that are wealthy, and I have noticed some common themes.

Here are six strategies to help practices and hospitals come together whether they are seeking to merge operations or simply enhance their working relationship.

When things aren't working, resilient physicians manage to figure out how to get back on track. Here are three ways to build up your resiliency.

Common types of financial trauma suffered by physicians, and my prescription for how to avoid them.

I would be lying if I said I would not be scared if confronted with an Ebola patient, but that's all the more reason to actively pitch in and prepare.

For physicians who often work long hours, making the most of free time is important. Here are three of my tips.

John C. Goodman's recent Forbes article provides just one example of how the federal government hurts, not helps. Here are six ways to fix that.

Welcoming a new physician to your practice goes beyond credentialing and orientation. It also includes marketing, integration into the team, and mentoring.

You may talk about growth at your medical practice, but are you walking the walk? Here are three ways to boost both personal and professional growth.

Communication, support, and education - especially on finances - are key areas for physicians and practice managers to work together in a team environment.

Here are three tips to how physicians can improve relationships with their practice management teams from expert Charlie Hauck.

The great basic tenet of insurance is to plan for the small possibility of a large loss. Here are some of my other insurance tips for doctors.

According to legendary football coach Lou Holtz, the keys to success in life and as a healthcare professional include having a good attitude, having passion, and making good choices.

Laura Palmer of the MGMA says a little patience in hiring your next medical practice staff member goes a long way. Here are eight tips to find the right fit.