Practice Management

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.

The responsibility for both diagnosing and managing patients with dementia often falls largely on the primary care physician.

A patient satisfaction survey can help you build a satisfying and cohesive experience for patients – if you can get patients to take it.

The occasional negative patient complaint online can actually turn out to be a good thing for your reputation.

Many physicians may not realize the extent to which both Medicare and private insurers have already implemented value-based care compensation models.

Is investing in cryptocurrency something to avoid or are physicians missing out on a prime investment opportunity if they don’t give it a try?

Not every practice has value, nor does every seller try to sell their practice properly.