Expert Interviews

Is the health care system hostile to the physician-patient relationship?

How family medicine has changed thru the years And why family medicine has changed.

Author Timothy Hoff, PhD, explains why he focused on the issues with family medicine in his new book.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about place as a factor for doctors in retirement.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about dealing with an economic downturn.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses cash balance plans as a way for physicians to save for retirement.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the importance of a retirement savings plan that can change over time.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the difference between investing for retirement and speculating on trendy investments.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains the theory of “diworsification,” wrongly thinking an investment portfolio is diversified to minimize risk.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses the amount of money physicians may need to retire comfortably – and live for years in retirement.

Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses an average retirement age for doctors.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says most lawsuits occur due to patient frustration with not getting answers to their questions regarding an unexpected outcome.

Physician burnout was an existing problem that grew worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physicians Foundation President Gary Price, MD, discusses burnout, mental health resources and the importance of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says thorough, accurate documentation is a doctor’s best defense against malpractice suits.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced far fewer malpractice claims than originally expected.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice premium increases vary according to location and specialty.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice insurance companies have been paying more in settlements than they are collecting in premiums, forcing them to raise premiums.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains that malpractice lawsuits now seek to punish wrongdoers, not just provide compensation to those harmed by malpractice.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, describes how large malpractice awards affect claims in similar cases.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice award amounts have been rising much faster than inflation, which drives up insurance premiums.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains what’s behind recent increases in physicians’ malpractice insurance rates.

What the BA.2 variant, the ending of mask mandates and allergy season means for COVID-19 testing.

What does adding new techn have to do with the parable of the elephant and the chain?

Do male physicians struggle with setting boundaries as well?

Tammie Chang, MD, shares what she learned during the process of writing her book, Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine.

Good fences make good neighbors.

Tammie Chang, MD, explains her “raft of otters” analogy and how it applies to the importance of female support systems.

Pay disparities are more common than you would think.

Enrollment rates are up for female physicians, but retention is still an issue.