Physician Pay-for-Performance Programs Taking Hold
Despite the myriad philosophical concerns and practical considerations, the movement to connect physician performance to pay structures is moving forward.
Moving On: Issues to Consider When Making a Career Move
Myriad issues, from legal and practical considerations to personal details, need to be addressed when leaving a practice.
Physician Compensation Models: The Basics, the Pros, and the Cons
Compensation models have become less complex than they were in the 1990s, but it’s important to know the basics when evaluating practice opportunities.
Physician Volunteer Work
One of the main reasons physicians choose to go into the medical profession is because of a desire to improve the health and well-being of others. This impetus also figures as a primary motivator for physicians who decide to pursue volunteer work.
Anatomy of a Physician Employment Contract
Understanding the basic elements of an employment contract can help physicians emerging from residency evaluate job offers.
Avoiding Physician-Employment-Contract Pitfalls
Non-specific, vaguely worded provisions can create problems down the road.
Differentiating Among Medical Practice Settings
Carefully assessing your needs and exploring practice-setting options raises your chances of early-career satisfaction.
Patient-Centered Medical Home Debuts
Physicians —in both primary care and the specialties— may soon reap benefits from the patient-centered, coordinated care model taking hold.