Healthcare Careers

Don't commit to ACO participation before doing your homework. Here are seven critical questions to ask.

As the number of ACOs increases, it's more likely your practice will be approached about participating in one. Are you prepared to make a smart decision?

My husband and I owe the success of our practice to being a micropractice and our participation in an independent physician association.

A lot of my patients don't have, or don't understand the value of, a primary-care physician. It's time for both to start happening.

Treating family members may seem like an easy and convenient option, but it can lead to big problems. Here's why.

Locum tenens physicians can do a lot more for your practice than fill in for physician vacancies. Here's why.

When you run a medical practice, some months you may have extra funds …and some months there are big bills to pay.

If your practice is acquired or part of a merger, you need to decide the fate of your retirement plan. So consider the costs and flexibility of your options.

I don't mind when patients call for issues related to what I see them for. I have no time, however, for issues better addressed by their other physicians.

Sometimes getting help from a management coach is what your practice needs to improve performance. Here's what coaches can do and how to choose the right one.

It's time to start embracing the new future of healthcare and the important role of physician assistants versus treating reform like a political football.

A recent survey suggests most physicians don't support efforts to move away from fee-for-service reimbursement. Do you?

In this podcast, healthcare expert Laurie Morgan discusses key trends and challenges highlighted in our Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo.

Many physicians say others are more responsible for reducing healthcare costs than they are. Do you agree?

Our 2013 Great American Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, suggests older physicians are happier with their careers.

Our 2013 Great American Physician Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, reveals how private practice physician attitudes have shifted since 2009.

The House will discuss a bill this week to reform the Medicare SGR formula and replace it with annual pay raises. Here's what it means for physicians.

A physician's online reputation is a valuable resource, so if it is not properly managed, it could lead to both professional and financial difficulties.

As a physician or administrator, you should be close to your staff, but also maintain professional standards.

A recent Washington Post article examines whether limiting resident work hours is best for patients and residents. What do you think?

How can physicians move from traditional fee-for-service to value-based care? It takes nine steps, says one physician.

In this video, a physician and staff members from a five-physician practice discuss their transition to a Patient-Centered Medical Home.

When you are looking to bring in a new hire to your medical practice, are you comfortable with how you screen? Here is a great addendum to your current process.

Recent reports of ongoing shortages of primary-care physicians mean we need to rethink a range of options and how specialists can help.

Locum tenens physicians share their tips for how practices can ensure a smooth transition when using temporary physicians.