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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.

What physicians with student loans need to know about these changes.

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

What you need to do when you invite a new partner — or become a new partner — in a medical practice.

After a rigorous recruiting process, here's how to ensure a long stay from that prized new employee.

With the recent coverage and reimbursement changes, a comprehensive care management program can also make a significant difference in a healthcare organization's bottom line.

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 short- and long-term effects of global tensions.

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, explains why doctors may start saving later in life.

The first step is establishing a vision for your practice.

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

Higher pay, pandemic-related stress most common reasons for departures.

New York becomes 25th state to grant nurse practitioners full practice authority

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

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.

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

Health aides and assistants also have high turnover 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.

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.