How to pick the right computer system for you

Article Abstract:

Choosing to buy a computer system should be based on a practice's income. A very small practice may not generate the volume to make a system cost-effective. A one-person practice can expect to pay $13,000 to $20,000 on a system, and a two- to five-person practice may spend $20,000-$40,000. Another factor which should be considered is that general practices generate more paperwork than specialties. Computers can manage scheduling, billing, bookkeeping, marketing and financial reports. The basics of computer purchasing for a medical office are presented.

Purchasing, Computers, Digital computers, Technology application, Medical offices

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Residents in residence: primary care practices find the rewards can out-weigh the cost of training residents

Article Abstract:

Medical schools are increasingly allowing medical students to do their residencies within a private practice. According to a study of residents at the University of Rochester, NY, 65% to 70% of graduates who have participated in a private practice residency remain in general internal medicine, compared to 30% in traditional hospital-based programs. In addition, the system allows physicians to teach medicine while maintaining their private practices. Additional advantages and drawbacks of practice-based residencies are discussed.

Colleges and universities, Training, Residents (Medicine), Physicians (General practice), General practitioners

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Double Entry: MD-PhD programs train physicians to pursue laboratory cures while providing patient care

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Combination MD-PhD programs, such as one at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, are becoming popular for doctors who want to pursue biomedical research and maintain practices. Graduates of such programs, which typically take fewer years than the two degrees back-to-back, have won prestigious science prizes, including the Macarthur grant and the Eli Lilly award. Several of the programs also offer funding for the students, which allows them to pursue an expensive academic path.

Health care industry, Education, Medical scientists

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