SPOTLIGHT -
March 28th 2023
The top news stories in primary care today.
March 27th 2023
Some sectors fare better than others, but health care employment is most recovered from the big drops that occurred during COVID.
March 24th 2023
Hospitals know they need digital solutions, but don’t know the best way forward
Addressing barriers for women doctors could reduce pay gap while expanding the workforce, researchers say.
Exclusive report on how much physicians earn
How COVID-19 has impacted primary care
The pandemic has made physician independence even more precarious.
How physicians becoming employees has affected primary care
As physicians shift from practice owners to employees, what can be done to improve primary care?
Life-coaching program helps female physicians avoid burnout
Online conferencing, messages, become tools against burnout, imposter syndrome.
It Wasn't All COVID-19: Resident Distress and Reasons for It Among Different Specialties During the Pandemic
Traditional stresses of residency training were subjected to the demands of the pandemic.
Why so many patients don’t have a primary care doctor anymore
Is the health care system hostile to the physician-patient relationship?
The history of family medicine as a specialty
How family medicine has changed thru the years And why family medicine has changed.
Closer to student loan forgiveness? Major changes announced
What physicians with student loans need to know about these changes.
Why family medicine is in a crisis
Author Timothy Hoff, PhD, explains why he focused on the issues with family medicine in his new book.
Physician buy-in agreements: What you need to do when becoming a practice owner
What you need to do when you invite a new partner — or become a new partner — in a medical practice.
7 ways to keep a promising new hire at your practice
After a rigorous recruiting process, here's how to ensure a long stay from that prized new employee.
The economics of a comprehensive care management program in 2022
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.
Doctors on the move
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about place as a factor for doctors in retirement.
Political tensions – a cause for worry?
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about short- and long-term effects of global tensions.
Dealing with COVID-19 pandemic downturn
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, talks about dealing with an economic downturn.
Cash balance plans
Michael Joyce, president of financial consultant Agili, discusses cash balance plans as a way for physicians to save for retirement.
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.