Healthcare Careers

The secret to getting reimbursed from federal and private payers for temporary physician coverage isn't such a secret after all.

What's the legal responsibility of healthcare professionals unable to officially make clinical decisions, when the person who can make the decision refuses?

Knowing the costs of your investments and how those costs relate to your ultimate return is an important part of investor education for physicians.

Many have debated maintenance of certification, but I think reviewing and refreshing ourselves allows us to be well-rounded physicians.

Hospitals make decisions in reaction to threats and trends, rather than broadly creating growth and opportunity. Physician network development is a prime example.

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What’s the best course of action when a patient threatens to sue you for malpractice?

Here's a look at the pros and cons of three possibilities to fix the healthcare cost dilemma in the United States.

As nonphysician providers push for more responsibilities, physician organizations push back.

Medicine needs a conceptual framework that addresses, in a coherent, coordinated way, the wide variety of requests that arise as we care for patients.

From dropping Medicare to open access slots for patients, I've received a lot of suggestions on how to help my medical practice. Here's what I think.

The federal government and private payers have declared war on physicians under the banner fraud, waste, and abuse. The AMA can't help, but you can take action.

One of the anticipated costs of EHR implementation is helping those who are struggling to adapt, most notably older providers.

You should only be adding exceptional people to your practice. Here’s how to find and hire them.

Consolidation will probably continue to be a strong trend, but it is not the only available option.

Over the past year, several states have changed their PA-related laws. Here’s a closer look at some of those changes.

Take a peek inside the diary of a medical biller to see what really happens each day at her desk. Chances are, the same thing is happening at your practice.

I love having a full schedule each day, but it's starting to affect appointments. How do I relieve a little pressure without too much negative impact?

Research shows the value of international medical graduates practicing in the U.S. and now Congress wants to help increase their numbers.

Physicians will likely have a hard time embracing future changes under the Affordable Care Act as the current effects are less than desirable already.

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

Here's why physicians may want to discuss proposed Medicaid cuts to hospitals with their employers sooner than later.

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

Key pitfalls your medical practice should avoid when evaluating a potential merger or acquisition.

At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.