December 10th 2024
Not all potential partners or arrangements can provide the assistance physicians want while giving them the autonomy they’re accustomed to nor the work-life balance they may seek.
December 9th 2024
Prevention is key. Here’s how to ensure minor workplace issues don't escalate into lawsuits.
December 3rd 2024
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
November 27th 2024
Institutional leaders want to standardize practices, but flexibility may be a key to keeping doctors.
November 19th 2024
An atypical career led to atypical results – including financial security and work-life balance
The links between well-being and productivity that you need to know
Mental health plays a major role in how well employees perform
COVID-19 medical misinformation prompts much hand-wringing, but little hand-slapping for docs
Study finds spreading medical misinformation is low on the list of reasons for disciplinary actions against physicians in recent years.
Primary care physicians are critical in addressing health inequities in readmissions and long-term care
Who should coordinate care transitions? The doctors with the best picture of care through touchpoints with patients and their families.
Doctors in the House of Representatives
A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.
U.S. needs to recognize value of primary care – and pay for it, AAFP leader says
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, health care consolidation and the next president all can affect the nation’s health through primary care.
Doctors, patients and medicine benefit when family physicians serve as mentors
AAFP president discusses teaching newer physicians, expanding voices in medicine, and the upcoming flu season.
AAFP starting large-scale project to examine AI technology in family practice
New Academy president discusses new study on AI and legal challenges around noncompete agreements.
Family medicine has key role in health of the nation, AAFP president says
Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, speaks about projects and policies of American Academy of Family Physicians.
Five leadership tips for practicing physicians
Meet the new leaders of AAFP – a slideshow
American Academy of Family Physicians announces new president, supporting leadership as part of annual meeting.
New AAFP president begins term at helm of 130,000 family physicians
Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, takes lead of American Academy of Family Physicians, largest medical society dedicated exclusively to primary care.
The role of AI in revitalizing private practice
Innovative AI-powered technology is one factor disrupting the corporate takeover trend
Communities, patients, health care executives all play a role in getting out the vote
Physician founder of Vot-ER discusses health outcomes and reactions when physicians promote voter registration in health care settings.
Intentional onboarding for physicians: A comprehensive approach for medical practices
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
Is your physician compensation respectful? 8 guiding principles
Physicians are too valuable to make compensation a source of dissatisfaction.
Navigating new horizons: Five tips for physicians considering leadership opportunities
Embarking on a new career path requires more than just evaluating the job description.
How physicians can practice leadership, not just practice medicine, in their offices
Integrate these five leadership skills to invigorate your patients, your staff, and your business.
Navigating ownership transitions: A guide for private medical practices
The right kind of ownership transition plan can mitigate challenges and ensure physician (and patient) retention and the best patient care.
Value-based care is the future of health care, but we need leadership to get there
The broken fee-for-service model, in combination with CMS’ efforts to contain costs, promises to cripple our health care delivery system unless providers transition to a value-based care model – and soon.
NIOSH and physician burnout: Who takes the lead?
On leadership by doctors and others.