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Whether you are dealing with patients or staff, if you work to develop these six leadership characteristics, your effectiveness will increase.

As physicians create joint ventures and Accountable Care Organizations, what do they have to know about structuring a new entity?

While MSOs can provide resources and administrative support for practices, it is critical to understand different contract provisions.

Medical practices must constantly change in order to survive today's competitive healthcare arena. They should never just settle for the easiest solution.

In the second of a two-part interview with a CMS representative, more on the legal ramifications for waiving copays for low-income patients.

Changing the culture of healthcare is imperative to improving the system and enacting this mentality must start in academic medicine.

Dr. Daniel Hoffman writes about making a connection with his patients that he does not think you can get when you are employed.

Cannot afford to give your employee a raise, but want to show them that you value their work? The Civility CEO is here to help.

In the rush of daily practice it is easy to miss what patients are feeling. But often just a few minutes of mindful attention can make all the difference.

Practices do not just have to use staff members to improve their financial situation. The EHR can also be a huge help.

Looking for ways to increase practice profits? You may find the answer on your payroll.

By providing employees non-traditional incentives, you open up the door to a much happier and relaxed working environment.

Physicians can innovate the healthcare delivery system, they just have to overcome these four often seen barriers in doing so.

Before embarking on a practice redesign you should have a clear vision of the responsibilities your architect will take in your practice's new build.

What happens when you are subpoenaed as a witness when you are a solo practice? A lost day is tough to swallow.

Before filing your taxes on April 18, review these tips to make sure you take advantage of tax breaks and avoid paying penalties.

Your practice is only as strong as your HR and management infrastructure. To ensure a thriving practice in 2016, here are five tasks on your to-do list.

One MD says that age-based testing is ageist and a disturbing trend. She outlines her reasons why she feels this way.

Some people might want the comfort of a salary and no overhead expenses. This independent doc sees it a completely different way.

For most doctors, medical school was a whirlwind of lectures and incredibly hard tests. We asked them what they took away from the experience.

Here are some resolutions practices can make to commit to and execute upon a strategic compliance plan in 2016.

If your practice is wondering whether it should keep or change its EHR system, there are pluses and minuses to each route.

Is it time to go a new route with your EHR system? Before you decide yes or no, weigh the positives and negatives.

Are you interested in putting money into alternative investments? Stay away, warns physician financial planner, Steven Podnos.

It comes naturally to want to help your poorest patients. But before waiving patient copays, consider the legal consequences first.