Commentary
Opinion
Medical assistants
It makes sense to understand how the use of MAs has changed private medical practice, and how the most effective MAs manage their roles.
Commentary
Ten steps for clinicians to avoid being racist: The Francis commitment
The scars never go away and your status is always in question, no matter your title or uniforms of respect. Eventually it wears you down.
Commentary
Murder of physician raises the stress level for all clinicians
Most of us would find it unbearable to live and work under the kind of stress faced by medical professionals today.
Opinion
“How long, how long to sing this song?”
I thought about my patient’s suffering and the brutal injustice of fate. It feels like it’s everywhere lately.
Opinion
Employment and buyout agreements
These are not negotiations to undertake on your own. Enlist the aid of a consultant or attorney (or both) with ample medical practice experience...
Rheum for Action
Will ‘gold card’ legislation and others rein in prior authorizations?
“Gold card” legislation already passed or in the works in several states has potential to reduce prior authorization burdens on clinicians, but...
Opinion
One weird trick to fight burnout
Why do some older workers recharge daily and carry on while many younger ones say the daily grind is burning them out?
Commentary
Student loan forgiveness plans exclude physicians
Further weakening forgiveness plans for physicians has been two caps proposed by the administration in recent days.
Opinion
More practice merger options
When joining any group, read the agreement carefully for any clauses that might infringe on your clinical judgment.
Commentary
It’s time to shame the fat shamers
Do you have chairs suitable for patients with obesity? A scale that measures up to high weights that’s in a private location? Appropriately sized...
Opinion
Merging small practices
A little planning and negotiation can prevent a lot of grief, regret, and legal expenses in the future.