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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: What to Do if You Receive Notice That You Are Named and Being Sued
What physicians should do (& avoid doing) when they find out they're being sued & named in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a patient, & how to keep it in perspective


Physician Noncompete Clauses: Statistics and Insights from Our Data
How physician noncompete clauses are typically structured, average years & mile radius, trends by location & practice environment, & enforceability and legalities


A Typical Day as a Utilization Management Doctor
What a typical day of work looks like for a utilization management doctor, with details on job responsibilities, peer to peer reviews & denials, pay, benefits, & pros & cons


Creative Ways to Use CME Money for Physicians
Creative ways for physicians to use CME fund money for personal & professional development, like unique conferences, vacation destination getaways, language and artificial intelligence classes, & personal finance courses.


Life After Financial Independence: How Doctors Should Approach Work and Decisions
After hitting financial independence, doctors have the freedom (and challenge!) to make decisions about how much to work clinically & whether to retire early, choices that prioritize happiness, and how much is truly enough


How to Discharge a Patient From Your Practice: Ethical and Legal Considerations and Procedures
Terminating a patient relationship should comply with legal & ethical guidelines, have a valid reason, & follow a set written protocol for why and how to discharge them from your practice and transfer care


What Is the Average Allergist and Immunologist Salary?
Statistics on the average allergist and immunologist salary, with compensation data on what doctors make by practice environment, CME money, signing bonuses, & PTO


Average Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance and Days that Doctors Get
Stats and insights about the average annual CME allowance that physicians receive in their compensation packages, including how many days & how much stipend money per year by specialty & practice type


Stand Alone Tail Insurance: What Physicians Need to Know and When to Consider Getting a Policy
What physicians should know about getting stand alone tail insurance to cover costs and liability for lawsuits filed & incidents reported after a prior malpractice policy is no longer in effect


How to Start a Telemedicine Practice
A step-by-step guide on how to start a telemedicine practice, including creating a business plan, legal considerations & entity set up, choosing a telehealth platform, malpractice, marketing, equipment & more
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