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.
Why Our Medical Practice is Dying
Here's why practices like ours can't thrive in this new environment. MGMA has the data to back it up.
The Sad Mindset of Many Young Physicians
This older doc describes the attitude of many young residents who would rather have a job than a profession.
Physicians Share Healthcare Reform Concerns
As part of our annual Great American Physician Survey, we asked physicians about the healthcare issues worrying them the most.
HHS Secretary Flew Expensive Charter Flights, Report Says
HHS Secretary Tom Price has flown private charter planes and the expenses are adding up fast, with reports of travel costs now in excess of $300,000.
App Review: Eko Stethoscope
The Eko app allows physicians to record, playback, and securely share patient heart and lung sounds. Our experts tell you what you need to know.
Physicians Designing Unique APMs for MACRA
Doctors are taking it upon themselves to create new payment models to better align with how they administer care.
Why Physicians Don't Want to Retire
A new survey reveals why physicians are retiring five years later than most Americans.
2017 Great American Physician Survey Results
Physicians continue to be bothered by government regulations and third-party interference; many give Trump administration an F thus far.
ACOs under Fire Despite Sound Concept
Physician-run accountable care organizations have a great track record of success due to one key element: the doctors that oversee them.
Developing Greater Stress Resiliency in Medical Practice
The less stress you experience, the greater your ability to provide compassionate care, engage positively with your staff, and improve decision making.
App Review: Resuscitation!
Virtual patient simulation app allows medical professionals to practice quick decision making in a clinical scenario without the real-life consequences.
Inventing New Medical Billing Codes
What happens when a patient presents with a condition that there is currently no billing code in the system for? This doctor finds out the hard way.
Add One More Patient without Compromising Balance
You can add one more patient by rearranging your staff's tasks to find maximum productivity.
Why MOC Unites Physicians in Fury
Saying the words maintenance of certification will get a lot of long, angry stares in the physician community. Here are a few reasons why.
Five Ways Physicians Can Stay Buoyant
Don't let the grind get you down. Here are five ways physicians can be more energetic in their day-to-day lives.
Doc in Over His Head with Medical Coding
This doc found out the hard way that medical coding for a single patient can be a cumbersome time suck.
7 Ways to Set Up a New Physician for Success
Don’t just throw a new physician into the fire. Here are seven ways to ensure his success in acclimating to your environment.
Physicians Hesitant to Retire, Study Finds
A new study from CompHealth found that late-career physicians are hesitant to retire due to continuing to feel competitive and effective at their practice.
How Locum Tenens Has Changed Over the Past 20 Years
This Locum Tenens recruiter has gone from explaining to doctors what the concept is to explaining how it would work for them.
Listen Up! Podcasts for Physicians
A practicing physician recommends 5 of his favorite podcasts to listen to during his daily commute or lunch break.
App Review: Meducation
Despite minor user interface issues, Meducation provides a free method for physicians to continually update their clinical knowledge.
Sharing Life's Journey with Your Patients
A special aspect of being a physician is the privilege to share in your patient's journey through life. Here, one doc shares her experience.
10 Ways Physicians Can Find the Time to Stay Fit
As a busy physician, you say you don't have the time to stay fit? Here are 10 ways that will help you find the time.
5 Self-Assessment Questions Every Older Doctor Should Ask
Are you an older physician considering transitioning your practice to a new owner and/or retiring? Ask these five questions.
Locum Tenens Physicians Help Achieve the Quadruple Aim
As the "Triple Aim" evolves into the "Quadruple Aim," locum tenens physicians become even more vital to achieving your goals.
Reduce Stress and Run Your Practice Better
Part 1 of a 2-part series on developing a more stress resilient brain and being able to more effectively run your practice.
A Dose of Teamwork Helps Physicians Do Their Best
Tips for creating the ideal physician-led team of experts to ensure maximum productivity and enhanced problem solving.
App Review: drawMD
When it comes to drawMD, an app that allows clinicians to illustrate and modify medical images, the pictures do speak a thousand words.
AMA Got it Wrong: Inconvenience, Not Retail, is the Enemy
A recent policy adopted by the AMA sends the wrong message to physician practices about the so-called threat of retail clinics.
AMA Pushing for Drug Price Transparency
The AMA is requesting drug makers be more transparent with pricing so that consumers know the true cost of what they are purchasing.