Can the doctor-patient relationship survive insurance reform?

The complexity of insurance reform and time demands of administrative mandates are putting ever-greater pressure on primary care doctors' ability to care for their patients. » Full article

Divorce: How to make sure the dissolution of your marriage doesn’t take your practice with it

Divorce could be the greatest threat to the financial health of your medical practice. Here’s how to make sure the dissolution of your marriage doesn’t take your practice with it. » Full article

Do high deductibles mean high risk for physicians?

As millions more people join the healthcare system in the next few years, the burden to collect money will fall more heavily on office-based physicians—especially for patients with high deducible insurance plans. Should you modernize your payment policies? » Full article

Six ways physicians can prevent patient injury and avoid lawsuits

Risks surround physicians every day, from alleged diagnostic errors to inadequate follow-up. By recognizing what poses the greatest risk, physicians can create and implement formal policies and procedures to protect their practices. » Full article

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