39% of doctors practice independently in 2012. Analysts predict that the ranks of truly independent physicians will continue to dwindle as the burdens of running […]
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Physician employment could hit 75%, eclipsing private practice
Hospitals will employ three-quarters of physicians in 2014, according to a Merritt Hawkins study. While rumors of the death of private practice have been circulating […]
Half of docs think they’re underpaid
The results are in from Medscape’s 2012 Physician Compensation Survey of nearly 25,000 physicians across 25 specialty areas. According to the data, obtained by a […]
Hidden malpractice risk: Patients’ failure to follow up
Docs must ‘chase down’ noncompliant patients to avoid lawsuits. When patients fail to show for their appointments, it’s not just a financial drain on your […]
Five ways to engage patients with Facebook pages
While the percentage of adults who are online has remained at about 79 percent for the past several years, a Harris poll conducted in July indicated […]
Social media dos and don’ts for doctors
Despite all of the benefits and pitfalls surrounding the use of social media by physicians, formal rules for medical professionals to follow online are still […]
First national medical home pilot yields lessons for the future
The first national medical home demonstration has come to a close, and the 36 practices who put two years into transforming toward the model deliver […]
Health comparison-shopping on the rise
With many patients still struggling to manage their healthcare expenses, doctors are overcoming the traditional taboo against discussing money in the context of practicing medicine. […]
