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.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Staffing
The No. 2 administrative challenge facing physicians in 2023.
Top administrative challenges for 2023: Patient communication
The No. 3 administrative challenge facing medical practices in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Care management coding
The no. 4 administrative challenge physician practices are facing in 2023.
Top administrative challenges of 2023: Quality metric reporting
The No. 5 administrative challenge physicians will face in 2023.
Opting out of Medicare: A guide for direct care practices
If you’re feeling burned out, don’t let third-party payer demands drive you out of medicine.
Long COVID: Accommodating disabilities
How long COVID relates to ADA.
US has more doctors than 20 years ago, but their average workweek is shorter
Study points to need for training more doctors and APPs to keep up with demand for medical services
Long COVID: Government funding is a start
Congressional action could help.
Five trends for health systems in 2023
Adaptability and flexibility will be needed to deal with for challenges next year.
Long COVID: A physician becomes the patient
Long COVID effects are ‘eye-opening and shocking’.
Physician leadership is needed now more than ever
Today’s health care environment presents outstanding opportunities for physicians to develop lasting improvements in care delivery by demonstrating and providing leadership.
Are physicians drinking to cope with stress and burnout?
A meta-analysis looks at alcohol use among physicians
Effective writing tips for physicians
Written communication skills are important for interacting with both patients and colleagues.
How inflation affects patient health: 7 consequences
Physicians report how patients cope when prices go up around the world.
Physician payment in 2023: Alternative payment models
The 5% alternative payment models need extension.
Physician payment in 2023: Understanding statutory PAYGO
And another 4% pay cut on the horizon?
How to select a practice location
When it comes to picking a practice space and location, it is not as simple as geography; experts suggest that physicians need to consider demographics, income flow and even their future goals to be competitive.
Who will provide primary care?
In a world where NPs and PAs are taking on more responsibilities, will the primary care physician fit in — or be left out?
Burnout as a global problem for primary care physicians
Commonwealth Fund posts results of international survey of 10 developed countries.
Will health care worker shortages get worse?
Could a better economy lead to more retirements?
Who’s competing with physicians for nurses?
Hospitals need to fill their nursing ranks.
Who’s competing with physicians for office workers?
When office or medical staff leave for better pay.
Five career options for physicians beyond practicing
Patient care may be the most common career path for physicians, but it isn't the only one out there.
7 Ways to find more work-life balance as a physician
In this day and age, overworking has become the norm, but that doesn’t mean it should be.
It’s a challenge to recruit and retain support staff
Market forces are affecting how physicians can find and keep staff.
Tired of being a physician? Run for congress
Survey shows that 64% of Americans would vote for their physicians if they were on the ballot
Bootcamp Fall 2022: Debunking the myths of membership medicine
A misconception physicians have is that their patients are not looking for a different type of care. However, research shows this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Is primary care in critical condition?
Primary care physicians are overworked, and patients are going elsewhere for care. Experts say help is on its way for primary care in the United States — but so is an onslaught of new demands.
Why improving communication can reduce physician burnout
Secure communications platforms can help reduce the hassle of trying to communicate with physicians, other care providers, staff, and patients.
What do younger doctors want from their careers?
Because practicing medicine in 2022 looks very different than practicing medicine 40 or even 20 years ago, younger doctors are setting different priorities for their careers than their older peers.