Why some physicians thrive and some struggle to survive

I’m sitting in the waiting area across the endoscopy room of a major hospital. Mindless talk show TV runs in the background. Patients are waiting patiently. They anxiously look up every now and then from their phones towards the reception desk. It’s a scene I’ve experienced for years while working in health care while waiting for doctors. But there’s something different in the air now. Patients, like those around me, will encounter a doctor who’s excited and enthusiastic. But some will meet another who’s dreading her career. Health care is changing faster than ever before. It’s just not about technology disruption. There are many forces at play: Changes in patient and societal behavior. Challenging finances. Evolving policy. Dichotomy of unmet supply and unmet demand for care. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Primary Care Public Health & Source Type: blogs