SPOTLIGHT -
May 10th 2024
Just 1-2 minutes of cardio exercise that won't make you break out in a sweat will make you more productive and less lethargic.
January 31st 2023
Physicians must lead a team effort to generate support at every level of the organization.
January 9th 2023
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
April 15th 2021
How will physicians manage the increasing demand as patients return to care without getting burned out in the process?
March 18th 2021
Empathy and enthusiasm. Both should be present at your medical practice to boost patient and staff satisfaction.
Healthcare mega-mergers end up harming patients
When big business runs medicine, physicians become more disconnected from their care and the physicians overseeing their well-being.
Get the Right Answer from Analytics by Asking the Right Questions
Affecting real change with clinical or claims analytics isn’t about getting the right report, it’s about asking “How?” and “Why?”
Three Docs Share Stories on Surviving Burnout
How can docs avoid burnout woes? Three docs share their personal stories.
Wading through the Quantity-and Quality-of EHR Data
Searching for medical information via electronic records is great …when the data you need is in there.
Six Things PAs Want Physicians to Know
The Optimal Team Practice policy defines the evolution of the PA profession. Here are things every doctor should know about these laws and regulations.
Adjusting Schedules to Meet Healthcare Demands
One physician finally succumbs to adjusting her work schedule to reduce burnout-sort of.
5 Ideas for Managing Physicians' Outside Activities
Physician practices must take the time to evaluate their policies related to “outside activities."
Communication Will Enhance the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Likeability, avoiding jargon, and showing empathy are three strategies that can improve patient relations.
PAs Deserve Direct Reimbursement for their Services
Unlike physicians, APRNs, and other health professionals, physician assistants do not receive direct reimbursement from insurers.
Improving the Customer Experience at Your Practice
Here are some keys to consider in taking the long-term, more beneficial approach to addressing the customer experience you provide.
How Practices Can Improve Patient Reviews
Nearly two thirds of patients find their physician online, so having bad reviews is not an option. Here's what doctors can do.
Certified PAs Help Improve Patient Satisfaction
PAs are educated in communication techniques and may have more time to educate patients and their families, improving patient satisfaction.
Creating Personal Space is Important for Physicians
It's necessary to create space in our personal and professional lives. It is better for us, for our patients, and for our families.
Ensure Your Global Health Service Helps You, Too
Here are some tips for using global health work to fight burnout.
Fight Clinician Burnout with Global Health Work
Some physicians find relief from burnout by getting involved in humanitarian work.
Reducing Routine 'Tasks' Can Help Put Patients First
Looking for a way to lessen administrative burden at your practice? Start with putting the patients first.
Is EHR Pajama Time a Family Activity?
This physician attempted combining story time with his son with EHR pajama time and got mixed results.
App Review: BrowZine
BrowZine is a must for anyone looking to carry a wealth of knowledge with them on-the-go.
Locum Tenens Docs Primed to Care for an Aging Population
With more than 50 million seniors in the U.S., there is a need for physicians to care for the elderly. Enter: locum tenens docs.
8 EHR Improvements That Need to Be Made
Physicians sound off on features they wish the EHR had in order to make their jobs and the patient experience better.
After Hours EHR Time is a Problem for Physicians
Physicians are spending nearly 90 minutes of "pajama time" documenting in the EHR. Here are solutions to fix this pressing problem.
Prior Authorization Frustration
A physician attempts to profess her gripes about the prior authorization process to a pharmacist to no avail.
Women Physicians May Be at Higher Risk of Burnout
Women physicians may be at higher risk of burnout, but they may have better coping tools, according to researchers.
How to Help a Colleague Who’s Struggling with Burnout
It’s hard to intervene when you see a fellow provider in trouble with burnout. Here’s how to make it a little easier.
Three Strategies to Communicate Costs to Patients
Here are some strategies practices should take to better communicate medical costs to patients.
Are Physician Rating Systems Nonsense?
This doctor is fed up with the feedback she receives from her insurance company regarding her performance.
This App Makes Physician Handwriting Worse
This app allows physicians with neat handwriting to better align with their colleagues by transforming their notes into illegible chicken scratch.
The Tech Portion of MIPS is Easier Than Meaningful Use
There are a lot of elements of MIPS that should concern physicians, but Advancing Care Information isn't one of them.
Does the Management of Complex Patients have to be Complex?
Nobody is better prepared to manage complex patients than their primary-care provider. Here's why.
Who Should Physicians Work For?
Would you rather work for an independent practice group, or are you better off employed by a health system?