James F. Sweeney

For a physician, a partner buy-in agreement is an admission to the ownership and management of the practice as well as a landmark in a medical career.

What you need to do when you invite a new partner — or become a new partner — in a medical practice.

Small does not equal safe from cyber danger.

Here are the best cybersecurity practices to follow.

It’s important for physicians to think beyond malpractice when they consider risks to their career and practice.

As the threat of being hacked increases, more health care providers are purchasing cyber liability insurance to protect against data breaches or online attacks. However, many still are unfamiliar with what cyber insurance policies cover, how they work, and how much they cost.

Physicians who take the time to understand how to buy malpractice insurance will not only save money, but ensure that they’ve got the right type and amount of liability coverage.

Cyber insurance covers losses and damages resulting from patient data being stolen, exposed, held for ransom, or improperly shared. Is your practice properly protected?

What you need to know to boost your profits.

Smoking is no longer as severe a health crisis it once was, but it’s still one of the most serious health problems in the nation.

Doctors may overlook insurance options that can be just as crucial to protecting their assets and livelihood as malpractice coverage. In some states, certain forms of coverage are required by law, a mandate of which practices might be unaware.

How to protect yourself from EHR technology-related legal danger

Many practices turn to staffing agencies to fill vacancies. This can be a fast and easy way to find a credentialed temp, but drawbacks included expenses and work restrictions.

Pros and cons of outsourcing versus managing it yourself

For some doctors, it’s hard to say goodbye to a career they’ve loved and one which has formed a large part of their identity.

Unlike in healthcare where every certification and qualification is earned, anyone can call themselves a financial planner.

Physicians are among the highest-earning and best-educated professionals in the country, but their combination of education and income does not prevent them from making personal financial mistakes.

Six models physicians can explore to create economies of scale while preserving some career autonomy.

Here are six ways to better protect yourself and your practice. 

Restrictions and backlogs on work visas have existed for a long time, but critics say it’s gotten worse under President Trump, who has made reducing immigration a centerpiece of his administration.

The growing threat of being hacked has more primary care physicians buying cyber insurance.

Massive deals, such as CVS’s pending purchase of Aetna, could exert increased pressure on small practices.

A new generation of primary care patients, thoroughly digital and used to getting things on its own terms, is on the horizon and promises to bring with it significant changes for practices and clinicians.

Why the relationship is strained and what doctors can do to strengthen the connection

Value-based care has maintained broad support, even in the highly partisan atmosphere in Washington

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has some advice for you before you tweet or post on Facebook and other social networking Web sites.

Despite your best efforts, your patients are likely to continue getting heavier.

Whether your patients are getting the right amounts of nutrients and vitamins seems to depend on their age, gender, race, and ethnicity.

Cardiac care is improving significantly in the United States, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).