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.
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In a Physicians Practice article, Carol Stryker, a principal at Symbiotic Solutions, discusses 10 ways to improve patient satisfaction that won't cost your medical practice any money.
In a KevinMD blog post, Kevin R. Campbell, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist, discusses four reasons why admitting when you don't know something or when you fall short is a good leadership tactic.
Wyoming had the lowest number of specialist physicians in 2012, according to State Health Facts, a project of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
Keeping patient satisfaction high is an important aspect of avoiding lawsuits, according to a Medscape Business of Medicine report.
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In a Physicians Practice article, Ike Devji, JD, discusses six low-cost technology-related marketing moves that medical practices should consider implementing.
In a KevinMD blog post, Michael Woo-Ming, founder of RepMD.com, lays out for tips for using social media effectively and to attract new patients.
In a Physicians Practice article, Tom Giannulli, MD, CMIO at Kareo, lays out three steps to change the way you think about your medical practice and improve it.
In a Physicians Practice article, P.J. Cloud-Moulds, who runs Turnaround Medical AR Recovery, a consulting firm, discusses common reasons for high numbers of patient statements sent out at a medical practice.
An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine argues that physicians must begin learning to discuss the cost of care with patients, especially as more patients are choosing high-deductible insurance plans.