Todd Shryock

If you haven’t thought through these five things, you are not ready to merge.

The reality post-COVID requires new strategies.

Taking a realistic look at your life and making new priorities is key.

Acquired hospitals showed better operating margins than similar non-acquired hospitals

Physicians continue to wonder how we can live in a world where so many transactions are handled quickly with technology, yet decisions that affect patient health are slowed by faxes and bureaucracy, even when there is only one clear treatment option.

Physicians often have to deal with medical school debt decades into their careers, and even those fortunate enough to be clear of school loans may find themselves with debts arising from lifestyle choices. If the number of loans or amount of debt has become unwieldy, debt consolidation may be an option.

The 5-D strategy can keep you focused on the positive to build personal and organizational success.

The sale goes well beyond cashing the check. Make sure you understand these important aspects of the process.

Here are five key steps physicians should take in order to protect their estate.

Primary care plays a pivotal role in financial success and improving patient outcomes in value-based care plans

Round two of the program will provide $249 million to support physicians by providing reimbursement of services necessary for telehealth

Even with non-COVID care being avoided, patients are still having trouble making ends meet.

Every human is potentially biased against other groups, but awareness is key to avoiding it.

This issue is just now starting to be addressed by universities.

Strategies physicians can use to consolidate and manage their debt load

Not addressing the issue with the entire care staff and create problems for a patient’s health outcome.

Slowing down is the first step to helping patients achieve their care goals.

Medical practice liability premiums are on the rise, but these states saw the biggest increases across the board.

A doctor’s life experience can negatively affect care for patients.

More than 30% of premiums increased in 2020

The quick, snap judgements you make about your patients can influence your care decisions and hurt patient outcomes.

Everything you need to know about the changes the pandemic has had on RCM and what you can do to improve.

Will the lender be looking for personal guarantees using physician’s house or other property?

Stability of cash flow plays a crucial role.

Everything you need to know about getting money to help your practice survive

The type of lender will play a big role in how quickly money appears in your account.

How you might be hurting your patient outcomes without even realizing it

Make sure you are on the same page as your lender when it comes to how funds will be utilized.

A sampling done by Health Affairs shows that many of the largest hospitals aren’t following guidelines and are not in compliance with the CMS rule

Older adults and those with chronic conditions also more willing to be vaccinated than in the fall