Authors


Janet Kidd Stewart

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Managing physician risk in a costly world

Amid speculation that malpractice insurance rates will rise, maintaining an air-tight risk management plan should be on doctors’ agenda this year.


Jennifer Frank, MD

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14 Things One Physician Is Thankful For

As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself trying to focus less on the chaos of medical practice and more on the many blessings in my life.


Jon Carter

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13 of the funniest medical cartoons you’ll ever see

Get a laugh about the trials and travails of being a doctor today.


Jordan Rosenfeld

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Limiting malpractice insurance costs

Tips for shopping for a new policy


Karen Zupko

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5 mistakes doctors make that can cause big practice problems

Which one of these mistakes are you making that's costing your practice time and money?


Kayla Matthews

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Five career options for physicians beyond practicing

Patient care may be the most common career path for physicians, but it isn't the only one out there.


Kayt Sukel

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Will women transform medicine?

As the number of women doctors grows, many are trying to square that promise with the systemic challenges they face.  




Ken Terry

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Where can practices get financial help?

Private practices that are or think they will soon be in a financial bind because of the COVID-19 crisis have some options.


Kyle Haubrich, JD

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‘Hey Alexa, are you HIPAA compliant?’

While you may be tempted to bring your shiny new smart speaker to your office, you would be well advised to keep it at home until virtual assistance becomes well acquainted with HIPAA.


Linda Girgis, MD

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Tips for combatting medical misinformation in the exam room

Follow these tips to avoid spreading false medical information.


Lisette Hilton

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The aesthetic rush in medicine

Many physicians, including primary care, are offering aesthetic proceedures.


Mark Fuerst

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Direct-acting antiviral combination retreats chronic hepatitis C failures

Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir-voxilaprevir provides salvage therapy for NS5A failures


Mark L. Fuerst

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Universal screening for HCV infection is cost-effective

Study suggests all adults age 18 and older should be screened for HCV. 


Mary K. Pratt

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7 tips for hiring clinical staffers at a small medical practice

Small practices can have trouble recruiting top talent. Here are some tips to help you out.



Milly Dawson

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Treating LGBTQ patients

4 ways to address the needs of LGBTQ patients.


Morgan Lewis Jr.

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Getting patients to 'Like' your practice

By day, Michael Sevilla, MD, is a family physician in the small northeastern Ohio town of Salem, about 20 miles west of the Pennsylvania border. But at night, between visits, and during his lunch break, he's "Dr. Anonymous," posting updates to his blog of the same name, checking his Facebook page and Twitter feed, or recording his latest Web-based radio show.


Owen Dahl

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Getting a handle on healthcare paperwork

Take a serious look at what is being done, when, and by whom, to answer the questions of what is necessary work for patients and for the business.


Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

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The new kid on the block: The Federal Trade Commission and data sharing

Two recent settlements underscore the FTC's status as an enforcement agency with the power to enforce consumers’ rights in relation to their sensitive information.


Rob Lamberts, MD

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A remedy for burnout: It’s time to listen

Is direct primary care a solution to physician burnout?


Rodney K. Adams, JD

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When the patient wants to be the doctor

How to handle misinformed patients.


Steven Podnos, MD, CFP

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The three phases of a physician’s financial life

Developing and sticking to a good financial plan through thick and thin is a great roadmap to follow.


Sue Jacques

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Three common patient complaints-and how to address them

Patient attitudes can often be more challenging than their health conditions. Here are strategies to deal with the most common issues.


Susan Hutchinson, MD

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Treating migraines in primary care

Take this eight-question quiz to determine if your practice is utilizing the latest information on migraine drugs.


Susanne Madden, MBA

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8 ways to drive down expenses at your medical practice

As every medical practice knows, it can be hard to stay on top of ongoing expenses.


Tom Giannulli, MD, MS

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3 ways to gain-not lose-efficiency with EHRs

Three simple steps for physicians to reduce the time they spend using the EHR.


Jim Higgins

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Unexpected uses for AI: patient communications

Artificial intelligence is not an innovation that we may see someday in the future. It’s here now


Charles Hutchinson

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As opioid crisis continues, providers must embrace ‘data utilization’

With the right tools, partnerships, and commitment to collaboration, embracing “data utilization” will feel far less overwhelming, and providers will be positioned to enact tangible, positive changes.