Being a physician these days is not easy, and it can feel even tougher to run one’s own private practice. One sobering survey found that 8% of practices had closed during the pandemic. But there are ways to make it work—and there’s good reason to try. Tara Scott, an OB/GYN turned hormone specialist who is…
When COVID-19 vaccines became available for physicians in December 2020, Howard Green, a Florida dermatologist in his early 60s, waited to hear about his vaccination appointment from a Tenet Healthcare hospital he’s affiliated with. But the call never came. Green wasn’t placed on the high-priority list, despite performing Mohs surgeries, which involve removing microscopic skin…
This study describes a cognitive task analysis training program that may help transition care into a more patient-centered practice model.
By employing a practice management system that streamlines revenue cycle management processes, doctors can spend more time with their patients, the AMA says.
When you’re a medical provider, the customer isn’t always right. Letting patients dictate the scope of service, as is done in fields such as retail, results in dangerous situations and potentially poor outcomes.
People may associate political correctness with conformity, but new research finds it also correlates with creativity in work settings.
