September 28th 2023
The right soundtrack can help patients feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety, and make visits more enjoyable.
September 27th 2023
Skyrocketing out-of-pocket healthcare costs and unexpected medical expenses are outpacing inflationary pressures which have already decimated the budgets of many American families.
September 26th 2023
Most patients don’t have a specific ownership preference, but those that do overwhelming prefer independent private practices
September 19th 2023
Help your educated staff to apply what they learn in school to the real-life practice setting.
September 18th 2023
While some claim it is unethical for physicians to go the direct-pay route, it actually provides better care to patients.
Eliminating bottlenecks to the bottom line
For most of us, doing better will mean doing differently.
How effective is your ‘digital front door’? A guide for independent practice owners
Providers must focus on maintaining the interpersonal connection alongside the digital experience.
Practice tip of the week: Building an LGBTQ+ friendly practice
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
Navigating medicine's fast lane and slow lane
Finding the right speed for your practice.
The profound impact of patient experience on healthcare's bottom line
Satisfied patients are more likely to return for future medical needs, as well as post favorable comments and ratings online.
What your practice can do about medication safety
With the right medication management, physicians can make a difference
Healthcare cyber summer sizzle
As summer temperatures reach records, so do HHS and FTC cyber enforcement initiatives.
How to help a physician colleague in distress
Although it may be hard for us to admit, physicians face the same types of mental health conditions as our patients.
Practice tip of the week: How to create an operations manual for your practice
Integrating care can pay dividends for patients and physicians
Collaboration can add to professional fulfillment in family medicine, mental health.
Mastering the science of patient financial engagement: 3 Insights
A significant proportion of patients want increased flexibility in payment and a range of options for communication.
The physician's case for patients having greater record control
Many providers resist, but increased patient control of medical records is a plus for patient and physician.
Reducing downtime to maximize patient care
What are a few key steps that medical practices and physician groups should take to reduce the amount of downtime they have and maximize their uptime?
3 Points where patients need help with their medication
Studies consistently show patients’ health outcomes are connected to their ability to access, afford and adhere to their medications.
Versatility in healthcare leadership styles: There is no one-size-fits-all approach
By utilizing a variety of leadership styles, healthcare managers can approach management and leadership in diverse ways to relate to, interact with, and motivate their teams.
Practice tip of the week: How to Better Manage Incoming Calls at Your Medical Practice
Should you switch to concierge medicine?
A conversation with two doctors who have gone the concierge route.
How the marriage of primary care and behavioral health is driving the EHR industry
As more primary care providers integrate behavioral health services into their practice, EHR platforms must evolve to meet the needs of healthcare providers and their patients.
Crafting a robust internet contingency plan for downtime challenges in healthcare
Internet downtime could affect your practice monumentally, and without an internet contingency plan, you’re leaving your practice susceptible to an array of challenges.
Dealing with difficult employees
Managing problems without delay is crucial; otherwise, the practice may suffer.
Retail platforms are changing patients’ expectations for digital tools
What providers can do to improve the patient experience.
Keeping patients engaged
Americans are changing how they use health care. Now is the time for primary care to rebuild relationships with them.
Practical application of AI in healthcare delivery: Are we ready?
When it comes to certain AI-generated solutions, science fiction has become science now.
Common pitfalls in a doctor's first year in practice
You’re done with med school – finally! Now it’s time to start thinking about practice management perspectives.
Practice tip of the week: Prerequisites for Strategic Planning
Strategies for fostering employee loyalty at your practice
Creating a culture of employee loyalty and commitment is one of the most important contributors to successful medical practice management.
How to thrive in independent practice
Staying independent allows doctors to improve on what they do best by enabling them to be nimble and innovative while focusing on satisfaction of patients and staff.
Providing continuous and effective care under the threat of cyberattacks
Don't let the threat of cyberattacks derail your practice from harnessing the power of technology.
Business associates beware
Recent OCR enforcement action showcases business associate liability for HIPAA violations.
Care guidance and your practice
Care guidance supports physician practices and at-risk organizations to achieve health equity objectives and succeed in value-based care.