Practice Management

Replacing primary care physicians with NPs/PAs ranks 5th on the list of issues ruining medicine for physicians.

Rising staff and overhead costs ranks 7th on the list of issues ruining medicine for physicians.

An American solution focusing on individuality and conserving resources  can save the Medicare program.

While often thought of as an affliction that primarily affects men, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in America.

While story-based tech innovation doesn’t always pan out, it sometimes does-and it usually changes everything.

Physician transformation is possible with concierge medicine.

Some physicians may regret their career choice, but there are still ways to have fulfilling careers in medicine. 

Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH, reflects on what he learned from buying a plastic surgery practice. 

Three doctors share their stories.

Nothing is set in stone, but healthcare compliance leaders should start preparing for the following three changes.

Should physicians have a voice in the ongoing debate about gun control? The National Rifle Association doesn’t think so.

The healthcare industry can’t lose sight of its customers as new technologies are brought into hospitals and exam rooms.

The monthly fee changes the experience for doctors and patients for the better. 

Including funds in your budget dedicated to technological investments that improve the patient experience will be worth it in the long run.

Sutures are a common element of the wound closure performed immediately after a surgical procedure, and occasionally may be reimbursed separately.

Doctors can use the psychological techniques of deep listening and emotional validation to help patients feel heard and understood.

If you’re feeling burned out, here are some steps to take control and move beyond burnout.

Medical billing and collection is a broken system with far-reaching negative consequences-it’s about time we got down to fixing it.

Tell us if you think Medicare for all would improve patient care in the United States.

When staff are fully engaged in their work and feel empowered to do it, they can meet and even exceed performance targets.

Routinely evaluating patients’ needs in the increasingly on-demand approach to healthcare is critical to success.

Overcoming obesity is a daunting goal, especially when patients hear that carrying too much weight is becoming a societal norm in some places. This list should give PCPs useful guidance as they communicate with obese or at-risk patients about effective ways to trim down.

Pilot program offers 25 quarterly questions in lieu of 10-year test.

Independent primary care providers, a cornerstone of our healthcare system, are key to the success of this national paradigm shift to value-based care.