Other doctors often ask my advice for starting their own practices. I opened my solo dermatology practice in 2000, and I’ve never looked back. The freedom to set my own schedule, the autonomy to make decisions without getting approval from a committee, and the authority to hire the right staff far outweighed the long hours I put in.

Physicians and surgeons in today’s market have more on their plates than ever before. With a greater array of opportunities comes more complex avenues to explore. Should you open up a small practice or join an established hospital’s staff?

These days, many new doctors entering practice have different priorities than they did a few decades ago.

During the pandemic, remote healthcare, or telehealth, became a necessity. Now that many patients expect telehealth services, offering a hybrid of both in-person visits and telehealth may help build patient loyalty while providing you with greater flexibility and control over your own schedule.

After graduating medical school and completing a residency, every new physician needs to make a huge life decision.

Although the terms financial advisor and financial planner are often used interchangeably, there are distinct differences between these two types of professionals.

Private equity funds can help spur innovations or provide stable funding for workers’ pensions, but investor expectations for a quick return on investment may clash with a medical practice’s long-term sustainability and physicians’ ethical demands.

There are no restrictions on advertising by physicians except those that can be specifically justified to protect the public from deceptive practices.

There is a lot of press about the stress of practicing medicine, but less about the secrets of thriving. Here is some guidance.

Finding, hiring and keeping dependable workers is a sizable challenge for medical practices of any size.

The United States is facing a critical shortage of doctors, with projections estimating a deficit of 124,000 physicians by 2026. This shortage impacts both urban and rural areas, leading to longer wait times, reduced access to care, and increased pressure on existing healthcare providers. The causes are complex, including high medical education costs, physician burnout, and limited training slots. Innovative solutions, like flexible medical office spaces offered by Residen, and policies supporting loan forgiveness and rural practice incentives are essential to address this growing crisis.

Doctors with successful and satisfying careers often credit their mentors with helping them achieve their goals.

Medical students today can look forward to graduating with a degree and a massive amount of student loan debt.

Burnout, the pandemic and other pressures have sent record numbers of health care workers rushing for the exits. What would make them stay?

Choosing a medical provider is one of the most critical and often complex decisions patients make about their health care.

CompHealth recently partnered with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) on a new Physician Happiness Survey to discover what makes doctors happy — and why.

One in five physicians say it is likely they will leave their current practice within two years.

Finding a suitable real estate for your medical practice can be time-consuming, laborious, and expensive.

At The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), the aim of helping physicians and other health professionals achieve joy and meaning in medicine is increasingly critical, especially amid the strains of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doctor knows best, can now be applied to investing. That’s the idea behind RedCrow, an alternative investment platform out of Mill Valley, California that provides investors with access to doctor-vetted startups in the healthcare market.