Practice Finance

Private practices that are or think they will soon be in a financial bind because of the COVID-19 crisis have some options.

Richard Roberts, MD, says doctors need to identify a few things they most want and don’t want in a job before negotiating an employment contract.

What will happen long term is unclear, but doctors and observers say the actions taken so far by the government to support practices are inadequate and that more needs done.

How to ensure practice success.

When it comes to avoiding claim denials, training staff to understand payer policies and regulatory requirements is critical.

When do doctors retire, and what are they worried about in the future?

A good financial planner can act as a partner, sounding board, accountability watchdog, and your personal CFO.

Why don’t more U.S medical school graduates enter primary care? This issue is critical because the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects that there will be a shortage of  21,100 to 55,200 PCPs by 2032.

Long wait times have a negative impact on patient satisfaction.

Running late with patients is a huge source of stress and anxiety -- here's how to fix the problem.

Physician interest in supplementary work outside of the primary practice setting is nothing new. But the industry of medicine is becoming increasingly regulated and constrained.

While more physicians are becoming employees, others who crave autonomy are going out on their own. Here’s how to succeed.

General tips for keeping your patients happy and your practice safe

Having capabilities is all well and good, but just because you are capable of doing something, does not mean you are going to be successful.

What doctors need to know about a single-payer system.

Know when to stop bringing work home from the office.

What you need to do for your practice to survive.

Which one of these mistakes are you making that's costing your practice time and money?

What you need to know to boost your profits.

What has to be documented to qualify for CCM?

Explaining what can and can't be done for an initial visit.

6 tips from a doctor who's been there

How transparent are your prices?