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Certified PAs are adding value to the field of concierge medicine, but their knowledge and skills can make a difference in any practice.

If you are thinking of retiring, or even if you aren't, make sure you have a viable succession plan in place.

Members of our editorial advisory board and Physicians Practice readers share their thoughts on the proposed alternative to the ACA.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on whether or not NPs and PAs are viable solutions for the physician burnout epidemic.

Two major medical groups are speaking out about the GOP health bill. The AMA say it's critically flawed, while MGMA is taking a more measured approach.

Every business needs two social media policies: One for its official social media communications, and one for employees' personal social media communications.

A look into the False Claims Act and how the federal government will aim to prosecute wrongdoers.

Failure to properly train your staff can lead to costly mistakes when documenting using EHR.

If you are looking to improve processes at your practice, an effective method for problem improvement is the "5 Whys."

EHRs are often pointed to as the cause of physician burnout, but that's not entirely fair, says one doctor.

Medical association fees can add up into the thousands each year if you join more than a few. What do you get out of it?

If your office has a healthy, but morally damaging rumor mill, it's time to take steps to limit the damage.

Despite an overwhelming abundance of evidence, some anti-vaccine advocates are insistent that they are not safe.

Interested in creating a joint venture agreement with another healthcare entity? Here are some considerations to make.

Outsourcing can allow practice staff and physicians to focus on what they do best. But you have to make sure it's the best decision for your practice.

Physicians often look at their relationship with payers through an us vs. them mindset. That's the wrong tract to take says one doc.

With the geriatric patient population increasing, physicians can count on PAs to take a hands-on approach to managing their care.

When preparing for a meeting, be sure that you are confident and knowledgeable in your material, and that your delivery is positive.

This doctor is learning that genetics, nutrition analysis, microbiome surveys, and other personalized care services is what patients want.

Too often, two practices merging with another have a misguided sense of why a deal should happen. Is the strategic vision for the agreement valid?

Physicians applying for a business loan for their practice should know what they are getting themselves into before starting the process.

Don't waste your time with resolutions. Set your goals properly in order to achieve your objective.

Prescribing more medication to a patient isn't always the answer and can be dangerous, as this doctor recently learned.

Providing excellent customer service isn't rocket science and yet, as this editor has seen, it seems to not be a priority for many organizations.

This doctor has decided on an eternal New Year's resolution to be on time. Unfortunately, she's discovered there is such a thing as over-preparation.