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.
2020 Burnout Survey Results: Physicians facing unprecedented crisis
More than two-thirds of physicians say they feel burned out in 2020.
How should leaders communicate bad news during COVID, which could range from having to layoff colleagues to the death of a co-worker?
Bad news requires truthfulness and an emphasis on the future.
Are there communication strategies that work best during a crisis that leaders should be employing?
Start by being present and timely, and avoid spin at all costs.
Is effective planning possible during COVID when so many things are changing on a daily basis?
Look at examples outside your organization to help you find what’s working, and make solid plans for the future.
How should physician leaders balance achieving “normal” organizational goals with just getting through the COVID crisis?
Having a team that focuses on the “now” and one that focuses on what happens after the pandemic is a good first step.
What’s the best way to build a team with the appropriate skillset and diversity during COVID?
Start with trust and seek out people who will be candid with you.
How important is it to have a leadership team to help you during a crisis?
Rarely do leaders find success when working in isolation. You don’t have to do everything yourself.
7 tips for deciding where to practice medicine
It is hard to overstate the importance of some decisions. In the life of a physician, the choice of where to practice certainly falls into that category. Here's how to make the best choice for you.
What are the common mistakes leaders make during the pandemic?
COVID has made organizations more complex, and if leaders don’t recognize that, employees and productivity will suffer.
What leadership challenges have emerged from the COVID-19 crisis?
When the very nature of how we do work changes, leaders have to evolve.
Physician moonlighting: How to find opportunities, earn extra money and expand your career
How physicians can find moonlighting opportunities, on today’s Medical Economics Pulse.
Physician productivity data 2020: Exclusive report on patients seen and prior authorizations
Physicians break down how many patients they see and how much time they spend on prior authorizations in our exclusive 91st Physician Report.
Deciding where to practice: 7 tips
Deciding where to practice medicine requires careful planning if you want a successful career. Here are 7 tips to get you started.
10 cities where female physicians are paid the highest
The physician gender wage gap still exists — and remains significant.
How physicians can find work-life balance, part 2
How physicians can find balance between their personal and professional lives.
How physicians can protect personal assets from liability
In the midst of a global pandemic, there are new liability risks physicians need to prepare for.
Physician salary data 2020: Exclusive report on how much physicians earn
Physicians break down how much they earn in our exclusive 91st Physician Report.
How physicians can find balance between professional and personal life
Physician retirement planning tips
Creating a solid retirement plan can build peace of mind as you navigate the challenges of practicing medicine today. So what should you be doing?
Physician salaries in 2020: Cities where pay is the highest
Compensation data from Doximity shows only tepid growth in physician pay in 2020
How primary care doctors can develop a holistic approach to practicing medicine
Learn a different treatment approach with these courses
The importance of a spiritual dimension in good health
Spirituality plays a key role in overall health
Are you burned out? How to tell, and what to do about it
What should we do about physician burnout? How can we create a health care system that supports our physicians?
The effect of wheat on diet and health
The role of grain in chronic disease
What is the goal of Restore Health?
The goal of Restore Health is to provide an alternative to the traditional approaches to preventing the onset of chronic diseases
It is time to rethink hospital-physician relationships
Several trends have disrupted the traditional model of physician-owned practices
Top 10 specialties in demand for telehealth
A Doximity report found the greatest need for these specialties
MGMA 2020: Building self-awareness to become a better leader
Organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich gives insight into how becoming a self-aware leader can help a practice thrive.
The humorous side of being a physician
Can you relate to any of these situations?
Physicians, don’t lead alone: Teamwork and forward-thinking imperative during pandemic
Contrary to what some believe, leaders shouldn’t go at crisis management alone