According to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges, while applicants to medical schools have skyrocketed to their highest numbers ever, there is still a lack of residency spots available for training physicians.
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Successful recruiting plans start with questions, and the answers help employers decide where to direct their recruiting efforts to ensure that they are hiring the top talent, according to a CareerBuilder report.
In a Physicians Practice article, Pamela L. Moore outlines five areas of legal risk associated with social media use, according to a presentation given by Barbara Zabawa, JD, and Melinda Giftos, attorneys with Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek at the MGMA 2013…
In a Diagnostic Imaging article, Shelly K. Schwartz lays out three benefits of transitioning to ICD-10 for medical practices.
This month, several physicians have received letters from United Healthcare terminating them from its Medicare Advantage — or Medicare Part C — plans, according to a Medscape report.
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In a Physicians Practice report, Marisa Torrieri and Aubrey Westgate, discuss team building activities and exercises for medical practices.
In a KevinMD blog post, George F. Indest, III, president and managing partner at The Health Law Firm, lays out 24 pain management-related tips for physicians.
An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses how to share clinical trial data responsibly.
In a Wall Street Journal blog post, Becky Blalock, author of "Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge," discusses 10 ways to become more confident when adjusting to a role with more responsibilities and power.
Compensation for primary care physicians decreased slightly by 0.4 percent from 2012, while specialist physician pay saw a 3.4 percent increase from last year, according to a survey from ECG Management Consultants.