Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: March 14, 2023
One might assume that, just as patients are free to accept or reject their doctors, physicians have an equal right to reject their patients; to a c...
News
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: February 15, 2023
Everyone works at a different pace. Determine the number of patients you can comfortably see in an hour, and book only that number.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: January 17, 2023
When did you last take a good look at your waiting room?
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: December 8, 2022
I can't presume to know what issues need addressing in your practice, but I do know the ones I get asked about most often,
Audio
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: November 15, 2022
With podcasts, you have a better chance of standing out in a crowded online world.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: October 17, 2022
Starting a physician blog can provide your practice with promotional and marketing benefits that you may have a difficult time finding elsewhere.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: September 16, 2022
EHRs will inevitably be a part of most of our lives. And for those who take the time to do it right, it will ultimately be an improvement.
News
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: August 16, 2022
The most common reason for missed appointments, however, according to multiple studies, is that patients simply forget that they have one.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: July 19, 2022
It makes sense to understand how the use of MAs has changed private medical practice, and how the most effective MAs manage their roles.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: June 17, 2022
These are not negotiations to undertake on your own. Enlist the aid of a consultant or attorney (or both) with ample medical practice experience.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: May 18, 2022
When joining any group, read the agreement carefully for any clauses that might infringe on your clinical judgment.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: April 20, 2022
A little planning and negotiation can prevent a lot of grief, regret, and legal expenses in the future.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: March 15, 2022
My previous c...
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: February 16, 2022
Too often, physicians are not receiving a fair return on the equity they have worked so hard to build over several decades.
Opinion
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Publish date: December 9, 2021
A paucity of good employees is just one of many reasons given by physicians who have decided to close up shop.
