Physicians Practice Pearls®

Neil Baum, MD, Professor of Clinical Urology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the author of multiple books, discusses his interests outside of the office.

Introducing Neil Baum, MD, Professor of Clinical Urology at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the author of multiple books.

Neil Baum, MD, asks whether your patients are satisfied with their care and shows how a quick survey could make the difference.

Unlock effective strategic planning with essential pre-work steps, including SWOT analysis and stakeholder engagement, to ensure your practice's success.

Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction.

Understanding HIPAA's Privacy Rule clarifies how incidental disclosures in health care settings are permissible, ensuring patient privacy while facilitating essential communications.

Neil Baum, MD, guides you away from these nine situations that could have a negative impact on your practice's bottom line.

Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.

A different way to solve medical practice staffing challenges with recruitment and retention tactics that curb burnout and sustain high-quality patient care.

Physicians navigate challenging payer negotiations, sharing success stories of securing approvals for innovative, cost-effective treatments.

Medical practices face significant challenges in 2025, including payer issues, staffing shortages, and rising costs, impacting patient care and operational efficiency.

Creating memorable patient experiences boosts loyalty and encourages repeat visits to your medical practice. Transform interactions into lasting connections.

The Open Payments Program reveals critical compliance issues in healthcare, highlighting recent legal cases and the importance of accurate financial reporting.

Neil Baum, MD, talks about the lessons physicians should take from the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Explore how remote patient monitoring transforms chronic disease management, enhancing patient engagement and practice efficiency while driving new revenue opportunities.

Enhance patient satisfaction by prioritizing convenience and eliminating friction points in your practice, ensuring a seamless healthcare experience.

Neil Baum, MD, walks through the lessons physicians should take from classic Mark Twain characters like Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer.

Successful mergers prioritize cultural integration and effective communication, ensuring employee support and retention during transitions for long-term success.

Neil Baum, MD, walks through the marketing funnel and shows how to move your patients into being your biggest fan.

Discover eight ant-inspired strategies that help physicians elevate teamwork, resilience and efficiency, streamlining medical practice operations while improving patient care and overall practice performance.

Practices must prepare for stricter fraud reporting and compliance as the DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program and bipartisan AI Whistleblower Protection Act expand protections beyond the False Claims Act.

Neil Baum, MD, explains how retaining the good associates you've attracted to your practice can lead to higher income for you.

Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis gives physicians a powerful platform to raise prostate cancer awareness, clarify the PSA screening debate, and encourage early detection among male patients.

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, walks us through some of the most common triggers for claims in the last year and how they match up with years past.

Neil Baum, MD, walks through the three stages in a physicians career and how to make the transitions between stages more enjoyable and successful.

Discover how applying convenience, price transparency, and customer experience strategies can elevate patient satisfaction and loyalty in your medical practice.

Neil Baum, MD, describes some of the lessons physicians and practice administrators should take from the late Pope Francis.

Watch an expert physician panel unpack the 2025 vaccine crisis and share practical, practice‑ready strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy and strengthen patient trust.