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Pledges to work with Trump administration, Congress to maintain patient care and community service.

President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. MGMA says this is what he and Congress should focus on for health care.

Study finds that language used in job postings may be attracting the wrong kind of candidates

AANP offers five critical health care trends for next year.

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.

‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.

Institutional leaders want to standardize practices, but flexibility may be a key to keeping doctors.

Don't miss your chance to see how your practice measures up.

Leapfrog Group publishes fall 2024 marks for almost 3,000 facilities nationwide.

A national poll of physicians demonstrated the role that utilization management plays in physician burnout and lower-quality care.

Research examines family doctors’ attitudes on team efficiency, home time in electronic health records, and burnout.

The generational divide can be a source of friction between coworkers.

What physicians need to know about the looming labor shortage and how to prepare for it.

AMGA posts survey results forecasting effects on patient services if reduction happens in 2025.

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.