Staff Salary Survey

Well-deserved praise not only induces your staff to work harder, it can make patients happy, as well.

Are medical scribes the solution to your EHR headaches? We asked practice management consultants to weigh in.

Training a medical practice staff member to serve as a scribe has several benefits, but only if you go about it the right way.

Benefits are an important part of employee compensation. But, they also bring value to your practice in terms of attracting and keeping quality staff.

Some of the most valued employee benefits are low cost or free to your practice. Go ahead; ask your staff what they'd really like.

Want to grow your patient base and still be able to have quality relationships? Consider advanced practitioners.

Nurses can play a critical role in improving the healthcare system for patients alongside physicians. Here's how.

You want your new medical practice staff members to become great, loyal employees. Here's how to start off on the right foot.

You know your medical practice staff member deserves a raise, but the timing isn’t right. Here are some alternatives experts recommend.

Hiring a new team member can be daunting. Success comes from having a clear process in place, and carefully screening each candidate.

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants is changing. Here's what physicians should know.

As more patients gain insurance, locum tenens providers and advanced practitioners are gaining prominence.

Five recommendations to help ensure your medical practice has clear, consistent staff benefit and compensation policies that comply with state law.

Helping patients accept your nonphysician providers.

Holding staff accountable is crucial to your practice's success. Doing so will make sure that everyone is committed to both the practice and patients.

Frustration goes way down when expectations are explicit and achievable. Frustration with staff provides a good example of the theory.

Last-minute holiday vacation requests can put a strain on your practice. Here are some ways to avoid the turmoil.

Conflict between medical practice staff can devastate a practice. Here's how to prevent and/or deal with it appropriately.

The most common concern raised about medical practice staffing is cost. I would argue that other factors should be looked at first.

This infographic, from the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Barton Associates, give you the data behind the physician assistant workforce.

When staff members are overloaded, look for simple ways to maximize their productivity. You don't always need to add staff.

Employees who are "engaged" have greater commitment to the practice, and often go above and beyond their basic job descriptions.

Hiring mistakes can be costly, resulting in high turnover, reduced productivity, and lackluster moral. Here are some easy ways to refine your interviewing skills.

Knowing how many support staff you need will help you manage your practice and assist you in making good financial decisions.

Despite a softening in economic gridlock, most practices are stymied when it comes to adding staff. We show you ways to maximize staff effectiveness.

According to Physicians Practice's 2014 Staff Salary Survey, most medical practices are holding firm on hiring and staff raises. Here's what practices are paying.

Don't let lack of forethought regarding holidays harm morale at your medical practice. Here's how to create a smart holiday policy.

A recent blog has readers debating what holidays staff should have off, and how far in advance staff should be notified of holiday schedules.

In preparing for 2014, make sure you consider the changes in the benefits your practice may offer.