Explaining the benefits and limitations of fitness trackers to patients
Here are pros and cons primary care physicians should keep in mind while discussing fitness trackers with their patients.
Gender inequality in the medical workplace
While the number of women in medicine has been steadily increasing, respect and equality for women in the profession continue to lag.
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.
8 ways to protect your data from hackers
It’s impossible to guarantee your data will be safe, but there are best practices you can follow to reduce your chance of a hack or breach
How well have states responded to COVID-19?
6 ways to put your patient portal to better use
Make the most of your patient portal in the time of COVID-19.
Gender-based pay disparities and discrimination in medicine
Recent survey reveals that women still experience a great amount of gender bias in medicine.
COVID-19: Official Guidelines for PPE
The CDC has recently released a fact sheet with detailed intructions about the use of PPE.
A solution to long patient wait times
Long wait times have a negative impact on patient satisfaction.
6 ways to support diabetic patients
Here are six ways to help your diabetic patients.
8 reasons MDs need Financial Planning
Here are 8 reasons why medical doctors need financial planning.
How COVID-19 Is Changing Patients’ Perception of Healthcare
A new survey of 500 U.S. consumers by Sage Growth Partners and Black Book Market Research reveals how COVID-19 is significantly changing patients’ healthcare concerns and preferences.
Coronavirus: 14 tips to keep your private practice in business
A financial checklist from the AMA can help practices survive the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus update: 10 physician recommendations for lawmakers to address the crisis
The organization presents recommendations for further actions pertaining to healthcare capacity, testing, personal protective supplies, and coverage.
Mental health survival guide for physicians during COVID-19
Here are 7 ways to cope with mental health challenges during COVID-19.
Top COVID-19 resources for physicians and patients
Here are some of the most reliable sources for physicians and their patients concerning COVID-19.
Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns of 2020
Nonprofit releases annual report of most prevalent patient safety concerns.
What young physicians want from a first job
Final-year residents are in high demand, so they’re being choosy about where they want to start their careers.
AAFP tips to prepare your office for coronavirus
6 steps to a successful medical practice makeover
Thinking about remodeling a practice? Here are the six questions you need to be asking.
Fixing EHRs: What doctors say vendors should do
Hundreds of doctors told us how EHRs should be fixed. Here’s a sample.
How HHS could address the EHR burdens on doctors
Strategies and recommendations developed by HHS to eliminate or reduce burdens.
Navigating patients' medical marijuana questions
If your patients are curious about medical cannabis and its benefits, here is guidance on how to answer common questions.
Conflict in the exam room: Four ways to deal with patient-family drama
How physicians can deal with the growing problem of family conflict in the exam room.
Is the U.S. prepared for COVID-19?
Experts in the healthcare industry weigh in on the cornonavirus disease and the overall preparedness of the U.S.
The true costs of obesity
As obesity rates continue to rise, an increase in chronic diseases and productivity loss become major concerns.
The most interesting symptoms Googled by state
The weird and wild world of symptoms that people are searching for.
Payers share their outlook for the year
A recent study found that payers and providers have a variety of opinions when it comes to healthcare.
9 ways to ease the prior authorization burden
A slideshow with nine things physicians can do to make the prior authorization process easier.
20 states most desperate for primary care physicians
The shortage of primary care physicians is a nationwide issue, yet the severity of the crisis varies per state.
