Physician Productivity

Physicians are increasingly feeling squeezed by outside forces and inner stress. Here's how you can fight back.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

As compensation becomes more closely tied to value-based care, it behooves physicians to develop new strategies to care for their sickest patients.

Most likely you have your own opinions about the stresses and challenges of being a physician. Here's what our experts in the field have to say.

Hawaii? Disney World? Physicians make varied choices when picking vacation spots to escape the stress of working in medicine.

Here are some communication-based strategies to prevent problems arising between doctors and administrators at your practice.

Experiences of a certified PA shed light on how all physicians can help care for patients with or at-risk for HIV.

We know there will be a physician shortage, but do we know how many? AAMC's Janis Orlowski talks with us about the science behind their projections.

Dyad leadership allows physicians and managers to support each other while dividing and conquering the workload.

According to a recent survey most physicians rate the healthcare law favorably when it comes to increasing patient access, but not so for other metrics.

Share your thoughts on whether or not advanced practitioners are the solution to the primary-care physician shortage or if they are not interchangeable.

Advanced practitioners are the ones who are supposed to solve the primary-care physician shortage problem. But are they moving to specialties too?

As their numbers increase in size, can advanced practitioners address the primary-care shortage? Experts disagree on this hot-button issue.

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

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

Not every day in medicine is perfect and not every doctor is perfect. These MDs share their most regrettable decisions as providers.

Many physicians don't like being called a provider. In this podcast, one advocate for doctors explains the problem with that word.

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.

Keeping physicians in good physical and mental shape improves patient care and maximizes income for practices. Here are eight ways to prevent burnout.

If your practice is considering an office redesign or building a completely new space, make sure you ask the right questions first.

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.

Are you feeling burned out? It's important to not let the monotony of the job get to you, here are some tips to recharge your batteries.

Physicians often don't take the time to be mindfully present at home with their families. To do so, it takes the same amount of planning that work does.

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

Physicians are not the only professionals who are prone to workplace stress. But it is just as vital that they recognize the signs of overload.