This article examines the increasing use of locum tenens and how medical practices can bill Medicare and other payers for the services locum tenens physicians provide.

This article outlines the cost of poor and ineffective communication in medical practices today and provides insights into the seven most damaging interpersonal communication habits that undermine trust among coworkers, between employees and manageme...

This seven-step hiring process is an organized and professional way to select, interview, and successfully hire qualified candidates.

This article provides four critical steps to a successful patient portal launch along with some tips from one practice manager who has implemented a portal successfully.

This article addresses the importance of relationships between physicians and the administrative leader. The goal should be to develop a relationship based on trust, competence, and mutual respect.

In the course of your career, you may find yourself managing one or more employees who dislike—or even hate—you. This is not a problem that is likely to get better on its own. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do if you suspect that one...

In order to provide high levels of patient care and safety, leaders in the healthcare industry must be able to motivate employee compliance, adherence to policies and preference, and, at a minimum, the following of directions.

As physician leaders seek better ways to serve their patients within a constantly changing marketplace, physician assistants can help them succeed by carrying a share of the burden.

What people say online about you and your practice is important. Harsh words and missed opportunities to strengthen your interactions can reflect on your leadership skills unless you take proactive measures.

This article offers insight and specific strategies for the effective management of lazy employees.

Your job search will be more effective if you first take the time to create a plan and avoid the very common mistakes we list in this article.

Nonphysician practitioners such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are being called upon to provide more services in a greater variety of settings. This article discusses these developments, their impact on healthcare deliver...