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Burnout can spread rapidly. Here are six ways to protect your team and ensure the virus doesn't get too far.

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.

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to review the annual goals you made last year at this time.

Medical practices must follow basic rules and good management principles to avoid serious holiday party liability.

A great staff and remaining independent has given Dr. Hoffman a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.

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?

A new resolution from the AMA opposed independent practice by PAs, which is not something the profession is seeking.

Every practice has them: disgruntled employees and patients. Here's how to handle their complaints and avoid lawsuits.

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.

Keeping morale high is often difficult in medicine. Concierge medicine can help, according to this healthcare expert.

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.

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.

Doctors and practice managers must be aware of seasonal risks to avoid their medical practice becoming a little shop of horrors.

There is a shortfall of physicians in the field - here are a few potential ways to keep up with increasing demand.

With year-end coming up fast, now is the time to assess your business practices. Here are some thoughts.

A physician assistant specializing in treating addiction shares some of the ways she spots drug seekers and addicts on the job.

To help improve profits at your practice, mind your APCs: advanced practice clinicians.

In order to maximize productivity at your practice, you need to take control of all aspects of its operation. Here's how to start.

Collecting data to analyze practice operations doesn't need to be intimidating. 'One expert explains why.

Knowing and understanding your payer mix is critical in your business operations, and overall inflow.

As National PA Week approaches (Oct. 6-12), it's time to reflect on how far the profession has come in 50 years.

What would you say if I told you that the billing department should be the heart of your business?

A recent MGMA stat poll found nearly half of practice leaders believe medical staffers need additional customer service training.

The less stress you experience, the greater your ability to provide compassionate care, engage positively with your staff, and improve decision making.

You can add one more patient by rearranging your staff's tasks to find maximum productivity.

Your personality and style shouldn't be the overwhelming consideration when choosing a successor to run your practice.

Are you celebrating and thanking your staff on a daily basis? If not, you could be creating a negative working environment.

With advanced education and experience that affords flexibility, Certified PAs can bring vital expertise and skills to palliative care teams.

A PA-C explains how PAs can thrive in pediatric practices due to their diverse medical skill set and ability to communicate with physicians.

Your patients and staff members are your best marketing tool. Get them to be "super fans" of you and your practice.