HEALTHCARE BLOG FOR PRIVATE PRACTICE PHYSICIANS, LEADERS &  CLINICIANS

Once upon a time in a land far away, there were two surgeons. Just kidding—let's get right to the point. I specialize in hiring for private practices. With over a decade of experience consulting for more than 300 hiring managers across healthcare, finance, tech, and non-profit sectors, I know one thing for certain: Scared money does not make money. So let's talk about how we can optimize a PA-C in private practice, shall we? This week, I met with a potential client who illust

Rethinking PA/NP Compensation in 2026: Inflation, ROI, and Retention As we head into 2026, private practices are facing a new reality in workforce planning. Inflation has lingered above historical norms for several years, eroding real wages and changing expectations across the healthcare labor market. For physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), demand continues to grow. Compensation hasn’t always kept pace with their value to practices. To recruit, retain, a

It's 2026 - Stop paying your APPs crappy salaries and then wondering why they leave within a year and a half. Your competitors are paying them more because they see how much money they make the practice and they leverage their skill-set at the top of their scope. Ready to keep your APPs happy and working for you and your patients versus the guys down the road? Here is a guide to what their average pay should reflect in 2026 based on inflation. YES - inflation. Life is expensi

Finding the best candidates for healthcare positions is becoming more challenging every year. As 2026 approaches, organizations face a critical moment: many employees plan to wait until after their bonuses are paid before resigning. This creates a wave of resignations that can leave teams understaffed and struggling. The key to staying ahead is to start hiring now, before the rush begins. This blog explains why acting early matters, what to expect in the coming months, and ho

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