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Family Medicine Physician Salaries By State: Where Do They Make the Most Money?
Average annual family medicine physician salary by state, including where doctors make the most money, cost-of-living insights, & other factors that influence pay
Side Gigs for Orthopedic Surgeons
Side gigs for orthopedic surgeons, such as industry talks, team doctor, locums, consulting, expert witness, content creation, & ASC investments, & how to get started
Buying vs. Leasing Medical Office Space for a Private Practice
Pros and cons of buying vs leasing medical office space, with considerations for physicians starting or growing a private practice, including finances & future plans
Workplace Insurance Benefits: Options Commonly Offered & If You Should Take Them
Common workplace insurance options offered through employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, and disability coverage, & whether you should take them
Should You Use AI to Review Your Employment Contract?
While AI can help augment your review of an employment contract, it is not a replacement for an attorney & should not be used instead of a lawyer for negotiations
Checklist for Starting a Podcast
A step-by-step checklist to help start a podcast, from choosing a topic, equipment, & team, to recording, producing, launching, promoting, & monetizing successfully
Tradeoffs When Selling a Medical Practice to Private Equity
Physicians considering selling their medical practice group to private equity should evaluate tradeoffs & downsides of giving up a majority stake for the sale money
Which Doctors Are VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams a Good Side Gig For?
The types of physicians for whom performing VA Compensation & Pension (C&P exams) may be a good fit for, including new private practice, part time, and retired
Do You Need Life Insurance If You Don’t Have Kids?
Why & when it's important to consider purchasing life insurance even if you don’t have kids, including to help or protect other loved ones financially or cover debt
Medical Practice Valuation: Methods, Market Factors, and Steps to Maximize Your Practice’s Value
Valuation methods for medical practices, such as EBITDA, DCF, asset based, & benchmarking, & steps to increase practice value & avoid issues in preparation for sale
Revenue Growth & Acceleration Strategies for Orthopedic Surgeons & Practices
Proven revenue growth strategies for orthopedic medical practices, including leveraging AI-powered imaging solutions, adding rehabilitation services, scaling with outpatient ASC procedures, & RCM strategy
Advisor Agreements (and Red Flags) for Physicians Considering Startup or Company Advisor Positions
How to evaluate an advisory agreement for a company or startup you’re considering an advisory role with, including red flags or troublesome clauses to watch out for
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