SPOTLIGHT -
March 28th 2024
No single entity should be able to wield an expensive, arduous and unproven process that taxes U.S. health care, adds to physician burnout, and exacerbates the physician shortage
An ABIM director discusses the reason for the new testing tool and its popularity among doctors seeking to maintain their board certification
March 21st 2024
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, NIOSH collaborate on principles and action steps for health care systems.
March 20th 2024
Energy & Commerce holding markup session on 28 bills involving health care, other sectors.
March 19th 2024
The simple mental step of recognizing oneself as a leader begins a virtuous cycle of self-improvement
Creating a retirement savings timeline
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the importance of a retirement savings plan that can change over time.
Chasing investment crazes – why?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about the difference between investing for retirement and speculating on trendy investments.
“Diworsification” – incorrectly gauging portfolio diversification
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains the theory of “diworsification,” wrongly thinking an investment portfolio is diversified to minimize risk.
Physicians may start saving later in life than people in other careers
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, explains why doctors may start saving later in life.
Getting started with Direct Care: Designing your dream practice
The first step is establishing a vision for your practice.
Is there a ‘magic number’ for money needed for physicians to retire?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses the amount of money physicians may need to retire comfortably – and live for years in retirement.
Community health centers grappling with loss of employees
Higher pay, pandemic-related stress most common reasons for departures.
Nurse practitioners granted full practice authority in New York
New York becomes 25th state to grant nurse practitioners full practice authority
Job Security Amidst Mental Health Distress: Physicians Deserve to Get Help Without Fear
We cannot continue to ignore the problem of physician mental distress.
Why patients sue their doctor
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.
How doctors can minimize their chances of being sued for malpractice
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says thorough, accurate documentation is a doctor’s best defense against malpractice suits.
Physicians and long-term care workers lead exodus from health care jobs
Health aides and assistants also have high turnover rates
What can slow the rise in malpractice rates?
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says capping awards for pain and suffering would affect very few people while helping slow the rise in malpractice premiums.
COVID-19’s impact on malpractice premiums
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced far fewer malpractice claims than originally expected.
Which specialties are seeing the biggest malpractice premium increases?
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.
Regional variations in malpractice premium increases
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice premium increases vary according to location and specialty.
The financial health of malpractice insurers
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.
How the tactics of plaintiffs’ lawyers have evolved
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.
The impact of large jury awards
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, describes how large malpractice awards affect claims in similar cases.
Trends in malpractice awards
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice award amounts have been rising much faster than inflation, which drives up insurance premiums.
Why malpractice insurance premiums are rising
Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains what’s behind recent increases in physicians’ malpractice insurance rates.
The 15 funniest medical cartoons of 2022
Need a chuckle? Check out these physician-themed cartoons
Are AI assistants key to fixing physician burnout?
The results of physician trials led by the AAFP Innovation Lab are very promising.
Male physicians and hidden burnout
Do male physicians struggle with setting boundaries as well?
Helping others helps yourself
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.
Why boundaries help create freedom
Good fences make good neighbors.
How can female physicians can empower each other?
Tammie Chang, MD, explains her “raft of otters” analogy and how it applies to the importance of female support systems.
The importance of supporting female physicians
Enrollment rates are up for female physicians, but retention is still an issue.
How Tammie Chang, MD, found strength by writing for herself and fellow female physicians
Chang gives the advice she wishes someone would have told her when she was struggling.
Family physicians versus the health system
An exclusive excerpt from the new book “Searching for the Family Doctor: Primary Care on the Brink."