February 3rd 2025
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
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4 Steps to Giving Better Feedback to Practice Staff
Here is how you can give your practice staff constructive feedback, helping them build on strengths and discover ways to improve.
PAs Successfully Fight Sleep Disorders
As the fight against sleep disorders rages on, PAs find themselves on the front lines thanks to their excellent training and ability to adapt.
Medical Staff Oversight with Marijuana Legalization
Is recreational marijuana now legal in your state? There are new concerns for medical practices to contemplate.
When Someone at Your Practice Receives a Subpoena
Physician practices receive subpoenas for documents every day. Here's what your practice staff needs to know when you receive one.
Top Practice Management Tips of 2017
Readers' favorite practice management "Pearls" articles from the past year to help improve their practices.
Physicians, Don't Rely on Forms to Fire Employees
Physicians who solely rely on forms and checklists to terminate an employee are making a huge mistake, says this lawyer.
6 Ways to Stop Burnout Before It Spreads
Burnout can spread rapidly. Here are six ways to protect your team and ensure the virus doesn't get too far.
6 Ways to Address Sexual Harassment at Your Practice
You will likely have an issue with sexual harassment at your practice, here are six ways to deal with the problem and ensure it gets resolved.
Monitoring Monthly Metrics Leads to Success
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to review the annual goals you made last year at this time.
Avoiding Medical Office Holiday Party Liability
Medical practices must follow basic rules and good management principles to avoid serious holiday party liability.
This Doctor Has A Lot to be Thankful For
A great staff and remaining independent has given Dr. Hoffman a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.
Creative Staff Benefits Without Adding High Costs
The cost of doing business in healthcare continues to rise as reimbursements continue to drop. How do you keep your staff happy and feel like they are valued?
PAs Clarify Practice Role Amid AMA Ruling
A new resolution from the AMA opposed independent practice by PAs, which is not something the profession is seeking.
How to Handle Employee and Patient Complaints
Every practice has them: disgruntled employees and patients. Here's how to handle their complaints and avoid lawsuits.
Supply and Demand Solutions to Physician Burnout
A physician shortage may be contributing to burnout, but help is on the way-and creative staffing might keep you going until it gets here.
Concierge Medicine Keeps Morale High
Keeping morale high is often difficult in medicine. Concierge medicine can help, according to this healthcare expert.
Understanding the Art of Scheduling Patients
If you aren't giving your front-office staff kudos on a daily basis, you need to look closer at how they schedule your patients.
7 Steps to Addressing Addiction within Your Practice
What if the opioid epidemic hits your practice and forces one of your providers to check into rehab? Here are some questions to ask yourself.
Halloween Liability Scares for Doctors
Doctors and practice managers must be aware of seasonal risks to avoid their medical practice becoming a little shop of horrors.
Different Solutions for the Physician Shortage
There is a shortfall of physicians in the field - here are a few potential ways to keep up with increasing demand.
Preparing Your Practice's Annual Business Game Plan
With year-end coming up fast, now is the time to assess your business practices. Here are some thoughts.
How PAs Help Identify and Manage Addiction
A physician assistant specializing in treating addiction shares some of the ways she spots drug seekers and addicts on the job.
Utilizing APCs to Boost Practice Productivity
To help improve profits at your practice, mind your APCs: advanced practice clinicians.
5 Tips to Help Physicians Be More Productive
In order to maximize productivity at your practice, you need to take control of all aspects of its operation. Here's how to start.
The Importance of Data Analytics for Medical Practices
Collecting data to analyze practice operations doesn't need to be intimidating. 'One expert explains why.
Identifying Your Payer Mix To Make Business Decisions
Knowing and understanding your payer mix is critical in your business operations, and overall inflow.
Celebrating 50 years of the PA Profession
As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.
The Medical Billing Team is The Center of Your Business
What would you say if I told you that the billing department should be the heart of your business?
Medical Practices Failing in Customer Service Training
A recent MGMA stat poll found nearly half of practice leaders believe medical staffers need additional customer service training.
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.