Staffing

The culture of medicine is evolving as more doctors, administrators and policymakers recognize the importance of mental health care.

Governor signs bill sponsored by physician-lawmaker to improve care, increase doctors and create jobs.

American Medical Association president responds to AAPA letters calling for dialogue on AMA’s ‘scope creep’ campaign against expanding practice for other clinicians.

Private equity investment, burnout crop up in Physicians Foundation 2024 survey results.

Three elements of effective staff management that can lead to increased productivity and profitability and happier patients at your practice.

Both staff engagement and health insurance benefits are important for retaining good employees. Here are ways to combine the two so your staff understand coverage options and deadlines.

Witnesses describe dire hospital conditions created by ‘health care terrorists’ as lawmakers rip private equity investors for massive bankruptcy case.

A good onboarding program can be the difference between keeping a newly hired physician for the long term or having to start over again sooner than you would like

If you have a staff that is excited, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable when answering the telephone and ensuring that every patient has a positive experience with your practice, all your marketing efforts will be effective.

Let’s continue to celebrate women’s advances in medicine, science, law and other fields. But we also must recognize that the shortage of men in health care professions is becoming a critical issue.

Is an interest rate cut coming? Analysts consider jobless rate, other economic indicators.

As the American population ages and the need for health care grows, physicians aren’t the only clinicians in short supply. Here’s a report on the state of the medical workforce – and how doctors can help.

It’s not who you think - report highlights shifts in U.S. labor force demographics

Study examines costs that build up when health care workers go to school or get sick.

Is the U.S. in early stages of recession? Reports cite economic indicator tied to jobless figures.

American Academy of Physician Associates says patients face health care shortages as American Medical Association suppresses modernization efforts.

Proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten to limit quality care for seniors.

Expert advice for turning your back office staff into billing and collections all-stars.

Health care slower than in the last 12 months.

Temporary order is specific to plaintiffs, but broader ruling could come in August.

An effective EHR solution improves workflow processes and reduces the amount of time you spend inputting patient data.

Report serves as benchmark for salaries and wages across the nation.

Integrate these five leadership skills to invigorate your patients, your staff, and your business.

The importance of a thorough credentialing process cannot be understated.

Many cite frustration over long shifts, lack of mentoring and fears of workplace violence as reasons for leaving

Patients say they could not access urgent care when they needed it in the last year.

But there’s a catch – AAMC says more money is needed for graduate medical education or the situation will be much worse.

Here’s how to combine best practices, technology and people to find the staff you need.

Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.