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View all postsUnderstanding Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenants in Physician Contracts
By Rachel Ragosa - June 11, 2015
Some of the most controversial aspects of physician employment contracts are restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements. While the AMA has been adamantly opposed to restrictive covenants, they
Thank You Notes: The Forgotten Job Search Tool
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 2, 2015
The Forgotten Job Search Tool People often ask me if candidates should still send thank you notes after interviews. Other people wonder if the advice to send a thank you note applies to healthcare
For Graduating Residents and Fellows: Employed or Private Practice Model?
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - May 28, 2015
You are completing the formal training of your specialty and are now faced with how and where to practice medicine. Medical schools and residencies provide little information on the business of medicine.
Managing Conflict and Tension within a Healthcare Team
By Anya M. - May 22, 2015
Workplace conflicts may be inevitable in all professions imbued with a hierarchical structure. However, the consequences may be especially dire when the healthcare team is rendered dysfunctional due
10 Tips for Surviving Night Shift in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - May 18, 2015
Working in healthcare can be a great career choice for a variety of reasons. Whether you are working as a nurse, tech or physician assistant, you have the opportunity to make on impact on your patients,
Physician Satisfaction in Employed Settings
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - May 14, 2015
The Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2015 was recently published, stating, "Last year saw some modest good news for most physicians." More than 19,500 physicians, across 25 specialties, responded
HIPAA and Social Media: A Simple Guide
By Rachel Ragosa - May 12, 2015
Most people have some sort of social media account. While it is a great medium for sharing family photos, funny videos, or interesting news stories, it has become a big liability for medical employers.
Medical School Loan Repayment Options
By MaryAnn DePietro - May 7, 2015
Once you make it through medical school, you have a lot to celebrate and look forward to. One thing you may not be too excited about is paying back your student loans. Medical school is costly. If
ACO’s and the Medscape Compensation Report
By Angie Best-Boss RN - May 5, 2015
The times are a changin’, and this year’s Medscape Compensation Report proves it. The annual report crunches data from more than 24,000 physicians from 25 specialties around the country, and provides a
Physician Compensation: 2015 Medscape Survey Analysis
By Ayesha Khan, MD - April 29, 2015
The results of the ‘The Commonwealth Fund survey’ made headlines in 2014, when the US Healthcare system was declared the most expensive and least effective systems among the 11 industrialized and developed
