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A lawyer outlines some of the most prominent legal cases from 2017 and explains what physicians can learn from them.

Strategically planning IT investment and implementation is important for any small-to-mid-sized practice.

Can retail supplement sales help your practice's bottom line? One physician thinks so and shares her tips for adding these products to your offering.

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to review the annual goals you made last year at this time.

A great staff and remaining independent has given Dr. Hoffman a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.

Amplifying a practice's vision should be a key goal when developing any messaging strategy, yet many physicians struggle to do this.

Patients are becoming more and more interested in getting cared for by their provider at home, whether through tech or otherwise.

Meetings can be a big part of success at a practice if done right. Here are some tips on holding a productive meeting at your practice.

The cost of doing business in healthcare continues to rise as reimbursements continue to drop. How do you keep your staff happy and feel like they are valued?

Adding too many ancillary services can turn a potential revenue stream into a nightmare for your practice.

Health care experts weigh in on the important questions practices need to ask before adding ancillary services.

Keeping morale high is often difficult in medicine. Concierge medicine can help, according to this healthcare expert.

A young doc spent six months as an employed physician, hated it, and started his own practice. Here’s what he learned and how it can help others.

Who brings in more money, employed doctors or independent practice owners? Experts talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both roles.

How do physicians need to manage hypertension - from a coding perspective - in the age of quality-based care?

Non-EMR practice software is routinely touted as a solution for a problem that may not be yours. Here's what you need to know.

If you're not using text messaging to communicate with your patients, you may be ignoring the best way to reach them.

Here are some operational steps you should take to ensure your strategic planning process isn't a waste of time.

Doctors and practice managers must be aware of seasonal risks to avoid their medical practice becoming a little shop of horrors.

There is a shortfall of physicians in the field - here are a few potential ways to keep up with increasing demand.

As a doctor, you should be willing to care for patients, even if it means coming in to help them after a natural disaster.

Promoting your practice using effective methods can be the difference between gaining and losing business.

You don't have time to take strategic 60-second pauses throughout the day? Think again, here's when you can.

Texas was one of the five Best States to Practice. Dr. Carlos Cardenas talks to us about what makes it so friendly to physicians.

A physician assistant specializing in treating addiction shares some of the ways she spots drug seekers and addicts on the job.