When it comes to estimating the number of physicians using an electronic prescribing tool, the percentages fluctuate based on variables like geographic location and size of the medical practice. But one thing the percentages have in common is that they're small.

All physicians need guidance on financial planning, but the level of need varies widely as the incomes of each individual practitioner. All the more reason to work with a team, large or small, who can offer the experience and guidance physicians need.

For physicians considering involvement in free clinics, this guide will give you insight into how to handle scheduling issues, developing a mindset for volunteer work, and gaining the support of team members in your everyday practice.

Increasingly, physicians are using price discounts to expand their service offerings to meet the needs of underserved markets, benefiting both their practice and patients in need.