Young physicians often undervalue themselves during contract negotiations for their first attending position, despite a strong market demand for their skills.

AI’s rapid integration into healthcare is outpacing legal frameworks, leaving physicians, health systems, and manufacturers navigating unclear liability boundaries when AI tools contribute to patient harm.

Physicians transitioning into leadership roles can succeed by cultivating a growth mindset, pursuing formal training, finding mentors, setting boundaries, reassessing clinical duties, and staying connected to their purpose.

Improving patient satisfaction hinges on enhancing communication, reducing wait times, managing online reviews, engaging staff, and making small environmental upgrades that collectively foster a smoother and more positive patient experience.

Prior authorization has become a major burden in healthcare, consuming significant time and resources, delaying patient care, and contributing to physician burnout, while reforms and AI-driven solutions offer hope for streamlining the process.

 

Health systems are rapidly adopting AI tools to tackle workforce shortages and administrative burdens, but measuring their financial return remains complex, often requiring creative metrics like clinician retention and patient satisfaction to justify investment.

Hospital margins dropped sharply in August due to declining patient volumes, rising non-labor expenses, and increasing uncompensated care, signaling growing financial pressure as the year-end approaches.

Ways to avoid controversial discussions among co-workers at practices include setting out expectations in the employee handbook and modeling neutrality to staff.

A range of options exist for those looking for stylish fall footwear that is also healthy for one's feet.

 

Slip resistance and breathability are among the top traits for shoes intended for all-day wear.

When choosing boots for fall, it's a good idea to look for arch support and cushioning.