Ed Rabinowitz

Physicians are now faced with new quality bundle payment methodologies, and that means they need to be in the know on what's going on in their market.

"We talk about patient-centered care, but if we don't listen to the patient, how can we possibly build a system that is patient centered?" asks Barbra Rabson, executive director of the Massachusetts Health Quality Partners.

Getting busy physicians to participate in continuing medical education is almost impossible unless they think material is practical for them. It also helps if some of it is mandatory.

The journey to become a physician was not exactly straightforward for Michelle Cunningham, MD. The field of medicine fascinated her at a young age, but she was raised in Utah, where, she says, women were not encouraged to seek professional degrees.

Not only are a majority of physicians stressed, but the negative trend is getting worse. And compounding the problem is the fact that few feel they could get help from work to deal with the stress.

There are many benefits to physicians using patient satisfaction surveys, but perhaps none more important than where new products or treatment protocols are being provided.

Cancer-related orthopedic surgeons typically fall into two categories: those who are cold with patients; and those who are almost too empathetic. And then there's Kevin Jones, MD.

Negative online reviews do happen, and physicians need to know not only how to minimize their impact, but how or even if they should respond.

For years the adoption rate of EMRs into medical practices was slow. However, not only did growth of EMR sales see a sudden jump in 2011, but web-based solutions led the way.

Outside of habitually volunteering her hours, dermatologist Peggy Fuller founded a dermatology center that attracts high-profile clients from nine different states.

The concept of telemedicine is catching on - not just as a way for patients in rural areas to connect with physicians, but as a means for physicians to grow their practices by expanding their reach.

Patient privacy and confidentiality violations occur in the medical practice setting more frequently than one might think. A HIPAA compliance plan can help cut down on these accidental breaches.

A psychiatrist coaches corporate executives and entrepreneurs to maximize their productivity and performance while optimizing their health and well-being.

The deadline for ICD-10 has changed multiple times, but that doesn't mean that physicians should brush it off. ICD-10 increases diagnostic codes five-fold, but it's not as daunting as you might think.

Medical practice inefficiency is a widespread problem and many medical practices are unable to implement efficiency changes because they are often economically strapped.

The team physician in Minnesota knew he wanted a practice where the support staff truly supported him when he opened Crutchfield Dermatology.

The best way for physicians to manage their finances is to put their A team - their financial dream team, if you will - on the field. And the operative word being "team."

When considering selling your practice, you should always be prepared for an opportunity, and the best way is to always run your practice in a condition to be sold.

As a former investment banker it made sense for psychiatrist Sina Saidi, MD, to take a unique approach at problem solving with patients.

The 2014 timeline for implementation of the stage 2 requirements may be a bit aggressive for physicians who haven't quite got stage 1 down just yet.

Non-compete clauses for physicians are nothing new; they've been in physician contracts for years. But those clauses are now being enforced more frequently.

The newly named CEO of Doctors Express went through a lot of roles before getting the job: urgent care doctor, entrepreneur, lawyer, professor.

Where physicians and referrals are concerned, there's one social networking tool that stands out above the rest.

Physicians assess their concerns about their practice, determine their morale and gauge their satisfaction level.

One of the nation's leading integrative medicine and pain management experts blends eastern and western medicine to help his patients.

There is much debate over the Sunshine Act, the objective of which is to reduce medical conflicts of interest, but much controversy surrounds whether or not the legislation has any merits.

A lot of health services - and similarly a lot of practice revenue - are being left on the table. But fixing it is easier said than done.

Doctors may be on Facebook and other social networking sites, but they're often using a pseudonym so they can friend patients and staff members.

A physician whose approach to health care is basic, talking about maintaining balance and viewing patients from the inside out.

Physicians have heard countless times the benefit that an EMR can have on their practices, but having one can also improve a physician's life away from the practice.