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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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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
The Cost of Living Adjustment Rider (COLA Rider) for Disability Insurance
A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) rider protects disability insurance benefits from inflation, but is expensive to add to a policy; learn when it makes sense.
A Day In the Life of a Virtual Healthcare Assistant at a Private Medical Practice
How a virtual healthcare assistant supports private practices daily, such as scheduling, follow-up, patient intake, surgical & referral coordination, & insurance verifications
Should I Take a Consultant or Advisory Role I’ve Been Offered With a Startup or Company?
Questions physicians should ask when considering an advisory or consultant role for startups or established companies, including compensation, time commitment, & growth potential
Should You Buy Annuities, and Are They Good Investments?
What annuities are, pros and cons, whether they are good investments, when to be careful & when they make sense, common types, taxation, asset protection, & more
Side Gigs for Otolaryngologists (ENT Doctors)
Side gigs for otolaryngologists (ENT doctors), such as consulting, owning an ASC, expert witness, chart review, disability exams, med device, surveys, & aesthetics
Serving as the Medical Director of A Med Spa: What Physicians Need to Consider About Liability, Compensation, & More
Liability, compensation, & professional considerations & legal risks for doctors asked to be a medical director or supervising physician for NPs & PAs at a med spa
Steps Involved in the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) - It's More than Just Billing and Coding
Overview of the revenue cycle management (RCM) process & what each step entails for private practices to optimize collections & efficiency to maximize capture & reduce denials
Which Countries Allow US Physicians to Practice Clinical Medicine Abroad?
Countries that allow board certified physicians from the US to be licensed to practice clinical medicine abroad, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, the UK, and more
Strategies for Denial Management in Medical Billing for Your Practice
Proven strategies for denial management to reduce initial denial rates, improve appeal success, and speed up the claim denials process to collect outstanding revenue for your practice.
Are Noncompetes Enforceable for Doctors?
Status of noncompete clauses for doctors, if they're enforceable & in what states, how often employers enforce them, & how likely you are to win a challenge in court
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