In a Medscape Business of Medicine report, Leigh Page, a freelance healthcare writer in Chicago, discusses ways in which physicians can earn extra income.
Here are 12 ways physicians can earn more without adding space or hiring new staff:
1. Teach students for for-profit educators.
2. Provide care to prisoners.
3. Become a supervising physician for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
4. Provide telehealth from your own home.
5. Serve as an expert witness.
6. Review health insurance claims.
7. Examine patients for insurers.
8. Work for pharmaceutical companies.
9. Provide house calls.
10. Treat nursing home patients.
11. Staff medical tents at runs and other events.
12. Earn your stay on a cruise ship.
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