Physician Productivity

There’s no line item for being exhausted in a physician’s salary … or is there?

How to recognize-and overcome-the common thought process of overconfidence when it comes to practicing medicine.

While human contact is natural and banter is commonplace, be mindful of how words and actions are received by those with different perceptions.

A Lean Six Sigma concept can help medical practices boost patient satisfaction and experience by simply looking at who does the tasks required.

When big business runs medicine, physicians become more disconnected from their care and the physicians overseeing their well-being.

Affecting real change with clinical or claims analytics isn’t about getting the right report, it’s about asking “How?” and “Why?”

How can docs avoid burnout woes? Three docs share their personal stories.

Searching for medical information via electronic records is great …when the data you need is in there.

The Optimal Team Practice policy defines the evolution of the PA profession. Here are things every doctor should know about these laws and regulations.

One physician finally succumbs to adjusting her work schedule to reduce burnout-sort of.

Physician practices must take the time to evaluate their policies related to “outside activities."

Likeability, avoiding jargon, and showing empathy are three strategies that can improve patient relations.

Unlike physicians, APRNs, and other health professionals, physician assistants do not receive direct reimbursement from insurers.

Here are some keys to consider in taking the long-term, more beneficial approach to addressing the customer experience you provide.

Nearly two thirds of patients find their physician online, so having bad reviews is not an option. Here's what doctors can do.

PAs are educated in communication techniques and may have more time to educate patients and their families, improving patient satisfaction.

It's necessary to create space in our personal and professional lives. It is better for us, for our patients, and for our families.

Here are some tips for using global health work to fight burnout.

Some physicians find relief from burnout by getting involved in humanitarian work.

Looking for a way to lessen administrative burden at your practice? Start with putting the patients first.

This physician attempted combining story time with his son with EHR pajama time and got mixed results.

BrowZine is a must for anyone looking to carry a wealth of knowledge with them on-the-go.

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.

Physicians sound off on features they wish the EHR had in order to make their jobs and the patient experience better.

Physicians are spending nearly 90 minutes of "pajama time" documenting in the EHR. Here are solutions to fix this pressing problem.