December 20th 2024
The new year will be challenging for both independent and employed physicians. But chaotic times can bring enormous opportunity.
December 16th 2024
Stories of transformation were shared by Specialdocs and affiliated physicians.
December 13th 2024
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.
December 3rd 2024
Lawmaker discusses state of the nation’s physician workforce – and the rise of part-time practice.
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
Drivers of health: Outside the doctor’s office
What happens outside the doctor’s office affects patient health.
Morning Medical Update: Primary care and screening for ‘social frailness’; California asks Medicaid to cover rent; AI assists doctors in one of the earliest and largest introductions yet
The top news stories in primary care today.
Health care workers won’t shut up
If your name is Kathy, Beth, Kyle, or Sam, you are more likely to annoy your co-workers
Physician retirements to hit health care industry hard
Burnout is pushing many doctors to retire, but administrators think it is something else
Primary care slots outpace resident interest
Internal medicine and family medicine have some of the largest numbers of positions still open after the matchmaking process despite record number of matches.
Prescribing a plan for long-term care: Why physicians need to prepare for the future
It’s important to note that planning for long-term care is not a one-time event.
Match Day 2023 a reminder of the real cause of the physician shortage: not enough residency positions
Let’s take stock on the real issue of why we don’t have enough physicians.
SECURE 2.0 Act lets retirees defer taxes on retirement plan money longer
How to take advantage of new rules on required minimum distributions and qualified longevity annuities.
The key to fixing physician burnout is the workplace, not the worker
During an AMA webinar, healthcare leaders outlined ways to help doctors deal with burnout.
4 critical student loan concepts to know during tax season
What physicians with student loans need to know.
Health care hiring trends physicians need to know
Workplace predictions for this year and beyond
Health care adds jobs for February, but at slower rate than previous months
Latest national figures show increases in total number of employment and national rate overall.
Physician burnout influencing post-COVID hiring trends
Primary care physicians in high demand in some areas
How can we ensure the future of independent practices?
Patients like the personalized care small practices offer, but the rules are stacked against them
Professional courtesy guidelines for physicians
When can you waive copays or deductibles? Can you provide free care for physician colleagues and their families?
AHA: Banning noncompetes ‘would profoundly transform’ health care labor market
Hospital group outlines effects of contracts on physicians and executives as federal regulators ponder new rules.
A new focus on workplace violence at healthcare settings
Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.
Catch up on retirement savings with a cash balance plan
Don’t overlook this financial vehicle
Financial advice women physicians would give their younger selves
I asked other women physicians to share their financial mistakes and advice they would give their younger selves.
Three better ways to negotiate your employment contract
How to recognize and help a physician colleague in emotional distress
Although it may be hard for us to admit, physicians face the same types of mental health conditions as our patients.
Congressional committee calls for addressing barriers to medical education
Barriers are preventing more doctors and nurses from entering the workforce that are desperately needed.
Imposter phenomenon is common among U.S. physicians
Imposter phenomenon increases burnout and thoughts of suicide in doctors
Why primary care physicians must captain the care team
The health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.
13 of the funniest medical cartoons you’ll ever see
Get a laugh about the trials and travails of being a doctor today.
Physican mortality from COVID-19 higher than expected
Despite higher excess deaths and greater COVID exposure, physicians still had a lower excess death rate than the general population
Majority of locum tenens physicians avoid feelings of burnout
71% doing contract work experience little to no burnout
Physicians should be paid based on qualifications, not skin color
Resources can help Black doctors negotiate contracts to close the salary gap.
What we can still learn today from physicians of the ancient world
What the physicians of ancient Greece can still teach us today.
Practice marketing basics: There's magic in a good title
Great titles for your practice marketing efforts can go a long way.