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Christopher Crow, MD, is CEO of Catalyst Health Group.

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Primary care physicians cannot wait and hope for solutions that may never come to fruition.

The future of primary care starts with supporting physicians today

 is president of CompHealth, the nation’s largest provider of locum tenens physicians and founder of the traveling physician industry. She joined CompHealth in 2001 as a sales consultant and served in a variety of management roles prior to being named president in 2017. Lisa is passionate about building lasting relationships and helping her team members reach their highest potential.

These tips can not only help you retain patients, but also find new ones.

5 Ways PCPs can retain patients (and attract new ones)

Dr. Hilborne is a renowned expert in quality issues related to diagnostic laboratory testing. He is Senior Corporate Medical Director for Quest Diagnostics, the leading provider of diagnostic information services, and advisor on the development of the company’s Lab Stewardship service. 

Past President of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and chair of ASCP’s Effective Test Utilization Subcommittee (Choosing Wisely), Dr. Hilborne received his Medical Degree from the University of California, San Diego and his Masters’ Degree in Public Health from UCLA. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and is certified as a Diplomate in Laboratory Management by the Board of Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Dr. Hilborne directed the UCLA Patient Safety and Quality Center and for ten years was Director of Quality Management and Associate Director for UCLA Healthcare. He continues working with UCLA to address quality and reimbursement issues. In addition to being a member of the ASCP, he is also an active member of the College of American Pathologists.

Laboratory testing is the backbone of many clinical decisions. Laboratory stewardship helps ensure testing is used for the right patients when it is truly needed. 

Laboratory Stewardship: The missing piece of care your practice can’t ignore

Zak Holdsworth is the CEO of Hint Health. 

Direct primary care (DPC) is becoming increasingly popular, but many physicians may be unfamiliar with the model. What exactly is DPC?

Direct Primary Care: A possible alternative to fee-for-service, burnout 

VP, Research and Editorial Strategy at athenahealth

In an environment of ongoing change and uncertainty, virtual care is a powerful, permanent option for patients and physicians alike.

Pandemic Lessons: How to successfully sustain telehealth long-term

Ericka L. Adler, JD, LLM has practiced in the area of regulatory and transactional healthcare law for more than 20 years. She represents physicians and other healthcare providers across the country in their day-to-day legal needs, including contract negotiations, sale transactions, and complex joint ventures. She also works with providers on a wide variety of compliance issues such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA. Ericka has been writing for Physicians Practice since 2011.

Though recent survey data suggests fewer physicians are choosing private practice, the data may be misleading. Hospital or private practice employment should only be chosen after carefully weighing the pros and cons of each. 

Private practices thriving, despite AMA survey

Find out in which states you can make the most for your services. Will the rankings surprise you?

Best states for physicians in 2020: 5 states with the highest physician salaries

OUD medications are considered to ‘gold standard’ for safe, effective treatment.

Primary care physicians reluctant to prescribe opioid-use disorder medications

Concierge medicine and direct primary care both have membership fees, but that doesn’t make them the same. Here are 10 differences you should know.

Concierge medicine and primary care: The differences

Greatest impact will be felt in small towns and rural clinics.