Physician Productivity

How will physicians manage the increasing demand as patients return to care without getting burned out in the process?

Empathy and enthusiasm. Both should be present at your medical practice to boost patient and staff satisfaction.

The AMA defines “stupid stuff” as everything from irrelevant training requirements, well-intentioned but not useful risk management processes, and overinterpretations of health information requirements.

We can close the elective surgery backlog, but it will require the healthcare industry to embrace new technologies and innovation.

How you can balance the clinical capacity created by the interplay of room, provider, and patient.

Three strategies to achieve the elusive work-life balance.

Life-altering change can strain mental and emotional well-being and easily cause many physicians to become paralyzed by mental fragility

In honor of Independence Day, here are five of the top good things about remaining an independent physician.

Physician engagement is key to clinical and financial performance.

These “soft skills” can be the hardest to master.

A brief, focused strategic plan can align staff and drive revenue growth.

What does it mean for the future of medical work and burnout?

Hint: there’s more to it than simply telling patients to “eat a balanced diet.”

Getting the best employees requires offering an attractive salary and benefits package. Getting the best work from those employees requires something more.

Questions you should ask yourself as you think about the future for yourself and your practice.

Greater connectivity at the point of care is important for realizing better care experiences and outcomes

Existing medical documentation, particularly EHRs, needs to support physicians - not stymie them - as the industry transitions to value-based care.

Your practice may have a routine, but does it operate like a well-oiled machine?

One physician reflects on her decision to leave her employer, start her own practice and how she followed (and deviated) from her startup plans.

Make sure your practice is prepared to help patients get the care they need before their deductibles reset - and that your practice ends this year strong.

A new work environment can be challenging for newly graduated physicians as well as more experienced physicians. Here are seven ways to help make the onboarding process seamless.

Adding appropriate technology to your practice can have profound effects on the well-being of your operations, allowing your workforce to focus on what they do best while you concentrate on patient care.

Hiring a physician is a long-term commitment, which is why brining a locum on board first can be a viable short-term option or trial run.

Though traditional fee-for-service reimbursement is tied to volume, quality patient care can’t be increased by simply adding more appointments. 

Here's how to ensure that you can continue to be a high-performing professional.