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View all postsThe Doctor Is In?
By Russell Singleton, PA - March 11, 2020
In the present day, Doctors of Nursing Practice and Doctors of Medical Science are suggesting that there may be a better way to train high-level healthcare providers, or at least an alternative one. Maybe one day, those with a DNP or DMS will be considered full-fledged physicians by all--it only took DOs about 80 years.
Before you Click “Send” - Social Media Pitfalls for Healthcare Providers
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - March 9, 2020
You’ll never regret cultivating and practicing self-restraint with social media. You’ll enjoy making fewer messes to clean up – and you know things are never quite the same, no matter how hard you scrub.
Talents You Can Exploit - How Health Care Professionals Can Capitalize on Soft Skills
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - March 6, 2020
Healthcare professionals have a solid core of soft skills that go ignored, unrecognized, or minimized when contemplating a career shift. It's these very skills that can propel open-minded seekers into the spotlight of hiring managers, startup founders, and fellow entrepreneurs.
7 Tips for Writing a Great Recommendation Letter
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - February 21, 2020
A member of your team asked you to write a letter of recommendation for her. While it is sad when a valued colleague moves on professionally, you want to showcase her talents in the most effective manner possible. However, you do not want to spend hours writing a recommendation letter for medical school or a new position. There are several steps you can take to quickly write an effective letter of recommendation for someone pursuing a new position or graduate education.
A Few Reasons to Be Excited About Healthcare in 2020
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - February 17, 2020
The pace of innovation in healthcare would bring a quizzical smile to the forefathers of medicine. By living in the future, brilliant minds are radically altering all aspects of the medical arena in today's world.
Get Paid For The Work You Do: Why RVUs Are A Great Way To Go
By Russell Singleton, PA - January 29, 2020
While there are many ways to add value to a practice, healthcare provider value, and thus their compensation, is often tied to billing and collections. How is this relationship determined? Put simply, some receive a percentage of revenues and some are paid by RVUs, but which system makes the most sense? This article will discuss two main ways that clinician production is compensated.
Top 10 Healthcare Jobs - That Don’t Require a Doctorate Degree
By Anne Carrie - December 26, 2019
Healthcare is hiring, and you do not necessarily need an MD or Ph.D. to find a challenging career with competitive pay. There are many positions that require less education but still offer a substantial annual wage with job growth. The following is a list of 10 top healthcare jobs predicted to see high rates of job growth over the next ten years...
Nurse Practitioner Specialties Explained
By Sarah Schulze, CPNP - December 18, 2019
When considering a career as a nurse practitioner, it is important to envision what you would most like to be doing and what population you are most interested or enjoy. Whatever your area of preference is, you may or may not need a specialty certification. But even for areas where the certification is not necessary, obtaining a specialized degree does make you the most marketable for the position and allows you to provide top of the line care and practice to the fullest extent of your education.
Medical Malpractice Insurance Explained
By Anne Carrie - December 13, 2019
When considering medical malpractice insurance, it is important to understand what is and is not covered to ensure adequate protection. This article offers a basic explainer on the various types of malpractice insurance including; claims made, nose & tail coverage, occurrence based policies, and claims-paid policies.
Providing Comfort While Avoiding Conversational Narcissism
By Tammy McKinney, RN - December 9, 2019
Death is an unavoidable. Whether you experience it at work or at home, you’ll need to be ready for how you’ll react. Practice. Memorize. Prepare yourself. When the time comes, you’ll be a great comfort to the family of your patient and know that you’ve done the right thing.