Physicians warned of the pitfalls behind private equity promises
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.
Ten Commandments of Physician Wellness
There is a lot of press about the stress of practicing medicine, but less about the secrets of thriving. Here is some guidance.
The Struggles of Staffing
Finding, hiring and keeping dependable workers is a sizable challenge for medical practices of any size.
The Benefits of Physician Mentorship
Doctors with successful and satisfying careers often credit their mentors with helping them achieve their goals.
Drowning in Debt
Medical students today can look forward to graduating with a degree and a massive amount of student loan debt.
What Makes Doctors Happy
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.
1 in 5 Doctors are Leaving Medicine
One in five physicians say it is likely they will leave their current practice within two years.
5 Mistakes Physicians Make When Leasing Medical Space
Finding a suitable real estate for your medical practice can be time-consuming, laborious, and expensive.
Investors Want to Fund Medicine
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.
Are Physician Mortgage Loans a Good Idea?
Buying a home is a major investment, and few people can afford to pay cash for such an expensive asset.
An Alternative to Early Retirement
It’s no secret that more physicians than ever are resigning or retiring early. With an already-growing physician shortage in the U.S., why are these doctors choosing to leave medical practice sooner than expected?
Finding Joy in Medicine Again
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.