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What to Know about Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long Term Care (LTC) Physician Roles
What physicians considering SNF or LTC medical director or attending roles should expect, why the job may look different than what's pitched, hours, & how to prepare
Best Entrepreneurship Books for Physicians
Best entrepreneurship books for physician entrepreneurs to help from concept to execution, covering mission, strategy, marketing, negotiation, & scaling a business
Transitioning from W2 to 1099 - What Physicians Should Do Before the First Payment Hits
Moving from W-2 to 1099 work? Learn the steps to set up your entity, banking, and tax reserve before your first payment arrives.
How to Determine If Your Private Practice Is Ready to Hire Another Physician
Signs that indicate a private practice should think about adding another physician, metrics that determine if you can support & afford the hire, & risks to consider
How to Decide When to Claim Your Social Security Benefits
What physicians should consider when deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits, based on health, spousal factors, other assets, taxes, & years worked
How to Bill for Your Travel Time for Expert Witness Trial Testimony Days
How physician expert witnesses should set their fee schedules or bill for travel time & other opportunity costs and expenses related to trials or depositions
The Annual Malpractice Insurance Checkup: 10-Point Review to Ensure Your Policy is Adequate
10-point annual malpractice insurance checkup that allows you to evaluate if your policy remains adequate & prevents coverage gaps that could leave you vulnerable
Are Nonclinical Jobs Under Threat From or Going Away With AI?
Threats to nonclinical physician jobs with the increasing use of AI across companies, which roles are more susceptible to going away, & how to remain competitive
Should I Use a Third Party Company to Find, Buy, and Manage Real Estate Rental Properties?
The pros & cons of using a third party company middleman to find, buy, & manage real estate rental properties, red flags, & questions to ask about aligned incentives
Should Physicians Finishing Residency or Fellowship Training Go Straight to Locums Jobs?
Pros & cons of doing locums straight after residency or fellowship, & personal & professional considerations of taking a locum tenens job when you finish training
How to Choose Where to Invest 'Extra' Money Once You've Maxed Out Tax Advantaged Options
How to decide where to invest extra money, including what investments fit your diversification goals after you’ve maxed out retirement & other tax advantaged options
What Is GEO and Why Does Your Private Practice Need to Care?
AI is changing how patients find healthcare and their doctors. Here’s what private practices need to know about GEO and AI-assisted search, how it differs from SEO, and how to optimize GEO.
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