Advice From a Dr. Mom to Other Dr. Moms
Over the past 15 years, I have married, had four children— all while getting through medical school, doing my residency, and launching my own private practice. Today, I realize that as a working mom, you’re never quite sure that you’re doing the right things, using the right tactics and tricks to get through the […]
The Physician Shortage as of 2019
Is it true that we have, or are likely to have in the imminent future, a shortage of medical doctors? For several years now, healthcare industry thought leaders have been telling us that there was a looming physician shortage on the horizon. Anything that changes the number of available physicians or the demand for […]
The Importance of Company Culture
Why is organizational culture important, you ask? Organizational culture is hugely important to the success and overall health of your company, your people, and your customers. So it’s helpful to spend time considering why your company’s culture is the way it is, and why it’s important that it stays that way (or changes). A […]
How to Evaluate a Surgical Practice
In evaluating surgical practices, the goal should be that when you accept a position, you have a thorough understanding of how quickly your clinic and surgical practice will build, and the types of cases you should expect. In your investigation, you will need to determine how many full-time equivalent (FTE) surgeons are in the […]
30 Years of Physician Recruitment
You’ve likely heard the old joke applied when our elders remind us how easy we (or rather you) now have it and how difficult it was way back then. The joke goes something like this – I used to walk 5 miles to school in the snow uphill both ways. It’s easy for me to […]
Are Doctors Office Appointments Becoming a Thing of the Past?
We understand taking your kids to see their doctor may be a pain. So is taking your car into the mechanic, waiting for the cable guy or going out for groceries. There are other things you’d rather be doing with your time. Can a quick phone call substitute for a doctor visit? Americans make 1.2 […]
The Next Step After Completing Residency
After graduating medical school and hustling through residency, or finishing up a fellowship, the anticipation to start working your dream job is building. While this day may seem far off, it’s never too early to plan your career strategy. Each year, thousands of residents in their final year of residency have the daunting task of […]
Influential Healthcare Leaders
To Pacific Companies, an influential leader is someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty to create positive change. They are passionate, committed, selfless and trustworthy influencers that have a profound impact on an industry, organization or a cause. When it comes to Healthcare, these leaders are the ones who have a […]
Considering a Private Practice with Partnership – Part 2
Whether you are a newly trained physician eager to find a private practice to join or own a private practice and are thinking about bringing on a partner we hope to provide some things you’ll want to consider. Let’s first address the physician who is evaluating a private practice option. Contrary to popular belief private practice […]
The Importance of Case Logs
Regardless of whether you are thinking about changing practices or beginning your practice career out of training you are going to need case logs. Hospitals and private practices will require a number of items during the credentialing process. Most of these required documents are straight forward and easy for a physician to obtain. One […]
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