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.
The VA Giving NPs Practice Independence is a Mistake
One doctor thinks the Department of Veterans Affairs made a huge mistake in giving nurse practitioners independence practice authority.
A Healthcare Holiday Wish List
'Tis the season to start thinking about what you want for the holidays. Here's what our advisory board is wishing for this year.
What Happens When a Physician Has Time?
Physicians are being preoccupied with more and more requirements, which is unfortunate. Their time is precious, for many reasons.
Calling Physician Leaders: Step up and Advocate
With the future of healthcare as uncertain as ever, now is the time for physicians to step up and take a leadership role.
Making Value-Based Payments Work in Primary Care
One medical practice made the transition to embrace value-based care, but not without achieving some obstacles first. Here’s what it learned.
Not Letting a Hurricane Stop You from Caring for Patients
One independent doctor says that he treats his career as a profession, not as a job. As such, hurricanes don't stop him from practicing medicine.
Five Activities When It's Okay for Docs to Multitask
Physicians pride themselves on their ability to multitask on the job. But at home, it is often better to slow down, with these exceptions.
Bridging the Gap, How PAs Serve Mental Health Patients
Certified PAs are stepping in to provide much needed mental health services in communities hard hit by psychiatrist shortages.
8 Quotes that Will Help You Understand MACRA Better
Don't have time to read 2,300 pages of MACRA policy? Here are eight quotes that can help you understand the rule better.
Let's Talk About Triple Aim
The Triple Aim has created immense pressure to integrate the care we provide into the larger healthcare system, at great cost to our practice.
Best and Worst of the Best States to Practice
An infographic looking at which states ranked in the top five and bottom five for each of the major "Best States to Practice" categories.
The Best States to Practice in 2016
There are many factors that determine where a physician should set up shop. So, we combed through the data to help you figure out where that will be.
The Paradox of This Year's Great American Physician Survey
The 2016 Great American Physician Survey tells us that physicians still like being physicians, even if the job is more stressful and less lucrative.
Why the 15-Minute Doctor's Appointment is Unrealistic
One doctor explains why the 15-minute doctor's appointment is unrealistic when it comes to delivering care for patients.
Why Do You Love Practicing in Your State?
In anticipation of our Best States to Practice feature, we asked physicians on our editorial advisory board why they love (or hate) their state.
What Really Constitutes Good Patient Care?
This doctor has a problem with the sometimes cold efficiency of the patient-doctor experience in today's healthcare system.
Expanding Practice Scope with Urgent Care Services
Certified PAs can help primary-care physicians grow their practices by expanding urgent care services to capture sick visits and emergent procedures.
Physicians Consider Locum Tenens at End of Careers
If you're ready to phase out of full-time practice, but you want to keep making a difference in patients' lives, locums may be right for you.
Hiring the Best Medical Practice Manager
Finding the right practice manager or administrator is essential to the health of your medical practice.
Providers Share their Favorite Summer Books
We asked members of our editorial advisory board what was on their summer reading list and here's what they had to say.
Inbox: Fast Food Medicine
In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.
Evaluating a Physician Partnership
There is no way to guarantee that a partnership will work. Consequently, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of having a physician partner is vital.
Crumbling Boundaries Between Patients and Doctors
The relationship between physicians and their patients is at the core of medical practice. However, outside forces are changing the physician-patient dynamic.
Why Many Physician Compensation Plans Fail
Here are four strategies to make sure that your physician compensation does not fail and you find yourself having to replace a departed doctor.
Physicians Are Overwhelmed With Their Workload
More than half of the respondents said they spend less time with patients now than when they started their career, according to new study.
8 Reasons to Become a Primary-Care Physician
Why go into primary care? Physicians and medical students have their own reasons and share with us why it's a viable area of medicine.
The Inbox: Battling Over Scope of Practice
Certified PAs Can Help Fight Child/Adolescent Obesity
PAs can develop screening protocols, share basic nutrition and exercise information, and provide a list of community resources for overweight patients.
Physicians Reveal Biggest Pet Peeves About the Job
What really grinds the gears of physicians? We asked our advisory board to share and here's what they had to say.
How Physicians Can Navigate the Turbulence of Change
Navigating a change in your practice is a lot like going through turbulence in a plane. What can physicians learn from pilots?