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Drew Boxler

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The best states for physicians in 2021: The complete ranking

What are the best states for physicians to practice in? Find out in Physicians Practice®’s Best States to Practice 2021 exclusive data project.


Russell Libby, MD

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Job Security Amidst Mental Health Distress: Physicians Deserve to Get Help Without Fear

We cannot continue to ignore the problem of physician mental distress.


Ethan Nkana

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How to negotiate for a higher salary — and win

Physicians spend most of their lives training to be the best doctors they can be. What they don’t spend a lot of time doing is understanding what they are worth.


Brooke Bowers

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Managing clinical staff to move from austerity to abundance in health care

How physicians and hospitals can rethink collaboration to build sustainable health care systems.


Anthony Moffa, CFP

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Volatile times require smart financial planning moves

With the return of inflation, continuing COVID-19 shocks and geopolitical instability, many investors have girded themselves for volatility. Fortunately, you can help to protect your assets from sudden, unpredictable moves in the markets and the economy.


Anisha Sood

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How direct-to-employer contracting can benefit primary care physicians in private practice

When done correctly, doctors become the ‘quarterback’ leading a patient care team.



Mark Bagnall

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Straightforward advice for healthcare startups

There are many ways that a health care startup can falter and fail. But more importantly, there are also ways to navigate those pitfalls to increase your potential for success.


Diana Issacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES

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The role of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes management

CGM has many benefits and can improve disease management in both Type 1 (diabetes) and Type 2 diabetes. One thing CGM does very well is provide instant feedback on lifestyle choices.


Atul Kaushal, MD, MBA

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How patient personalization can aid the transition to value-based care models

Accurate, real-time data is critical to creating more personalized care


Grant Fields

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Improve credentialing as a path to physician retention

Achieving credentialing efficiency requires practices to automate, centralize, and ensure visibility into their credentialing data.


Karl Ronn

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The challenge holding back the diabetes prevention program

Hint: It’s an in-person, supply-and-demand thing.


Claire Gallion

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How advance care planning benefits doctors and patients

Its use leads to better care, lower costs and greater provider satisfaction


Caitlin Delaney, MD

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Identifying and Addressing Physician Burnout Before Impacting Your Family

Today is Physician Family Day, the perfect time to reflect and address any potential burnout symptoms and spend quality time re-engaging with your loved ones.


Arielle T. Miliambro

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Beyond the federal anti-kickback statute

Providers can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.


Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC

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Bempedoic Acid for Hypercholesterolemia

An expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.


Stephen Ondra, MD

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Advanced technology will help drive reimbursement change

Telehealth, remote monitoring will boost patient outcomes and value-based care results


Thomas Rametta

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Staff retention: It takes more than just money

Training, tailored benefits and paths for career advancement help build loyalty and reduce employee attrition



Susan Ladika

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New CMS rules aim to speed up prior authorizations

Changes will make the PA process more transparent and save money, agency says


Claudia Perdei, MD

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The benefits of purchasing a concierge practice

How I changed my career and transformed my life by acquiring a concierge practice


Beth Plumptre

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ChatGPT: Health care’s next big thing?

The technology has many applications in medicine, but hurdles to widespread adoption remain


Peter Reilly

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Cyber risks and health care – and what everyone needs to know

Will your insurance coverage protect you against the latest threats?


Fred Horton, MHA

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A promise fulfilled, for now

Primary care gets catch-up in latest AMGA compensation survey.


Peter Struzzi

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The benefit of COVID-19 waivers to Stark Law, anti-kickback statute

These waivers could lead to lasting flexibilities for physicians — if a few bad apples don’t spoil the bunch


Phil Zuzolo, MD

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'Healthy Days': An early-warning system for at-risk patients in need

A simple measure to reduce avoidable ER visits and hospitalizations, and give back two more healthy days per month to people


Steve McMillen, MHA

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Digital solutions to bridge staffing gaps for medical providers

Powering through with temporary help and overtime is unsustainable and costly. Instead, use innovative technology to save money and improve service for patients.


Jay Kimmel, MD

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Primary care physicians and orthopedics: a new virtual solution to comanage your patients

Musculoskeletal ailments are common, but treating them can be expensive, time-consuming – even risky. Online collaboration offers a better way to help.


Baha Zeidan

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If telehealth is here to stay, why are we still treating it like a temporary solution?

Now that we have seen the long-term value of telehealth, it’s time to remake telehealth as a long-term solution.


Jessica Sites, RN, BSN

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Nurses call for changes to address burnout, safety, staffing shortages

As more physicians turn to employment by hospitals and health systems, they experience a work environment that nurses have endured for years.