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Docs plagued by little patient time, misinformation

The vast majority of physicians (88 percent) surveyed for a recent study said that they struggle to balance the business side of medicine with providing quality patient care. Although this finding

Learning the business of medicine on dangerous waters

To quote Allison Pearson's novel, I Don't Know How She Does It (also a movie I plan to hit this weekend), "Becoming a parent was like having to build a boat while you were at sea." For the vast

Why investing in family time benefits your practice

For all of its rewards, being involved in running a medical practice is stressful. Whether you are a physician, an administrator, or an office manager, chances are you're not the only one feeling the

Stress: A doctor's secret weapon

Stress is a ubiquitous part of daily life for most adults, including your patients, your staff, your colleagues, and of course, you. Used improperly, stress eats at a person like rust, and not just

Private practice is still worthwhile

When I finished my residency almost 20 years ago, everyone in medicine warned that HMOs would be the end of private practice medicine. Twenty years ago, like today, government reform of healthcare

Physician offices recognized for positive economic impact

Too often when the words "physician practice" and "business" are paired in the same sentence, the news is less than positive. But office-based doctors may not be getting their due when it comes to