Six Steps to Hiring Great Medical Practice Staff
Investing time and attention in the medical practice staff hiring process reduces costs and boosts staff retention.
Lack of HIPAA Security Rule Awareness Can Hurt Medical Practices
Medical practices must become more aware of the HIPAA Security Rule and the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
One Way to Spot Interpersonal Mistakes That Can Harm Medical Practices
Sometimes physicians and staff are so wrapped up in the pressures of their work that they overlook obvious missteps when interacting with patients.
Medical Practice Projects Require Staging, Less Physician Involvement
Keep physicians out of the nitty-gritty of operational transformation at your medical practice and allow them to maintain their function as goal-setter and leader.
How to Implement Open Access Scheduling at Your Medical Practice
Implementing open access at your medical practice may not be as difficult as you think. Here's how it can work.
Unquestioned Assumptions Can Hide Problems in Medical Practices
Decisions based upon false certainty are problematic for medical practices and it is vital that physicians actively guard against them.
Medical Practices Can Reduce Costs by Thinking about More Than Price
Smart purchasing decisions at medical practices require an appropriately broad view of the needs and alternatives.
Three Essential Elements of Boosting Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction has always been important at medical practices, but as healthcare changes it's taking on an even bigger role.
How to Craft Smart, Effective Goals at Your Medical Practice
Most practices engage in goal-setting, but many make big mistakes along the way. Here's how to create smart goals at your practice.
Medical Practice Productivity Pitfall: Skimping on Non-urgent Projects
To operate efficiently and profitably, medical practices must devote time and attention to non-urgent, non-routine matters.
Physicians: Plan Your Exit Strategy before Agreeing to Any Deal
The best time for physicians to plan their exit from an employment contract, operating agreement, or merger is when the initial deal is being negotiated.
New Model Holds Promise for Independent Medical Practices
Every medical practice could benefit from a formal relationship with a group of professionals with high level business skills.
Creating a Medical Practice Holiday Policy: What to Include
Don't let lack of forethought regarding holidays harm morale at your medical practice. Here's how to create a smart holiday policy.
How Medicare, Other Payers Determine Physician Reimbursement Rates
This short summary of the history and elements of physician reimbursement rates will make you better informed than most other doctors.
Presentations to Physicians: Don't just Share Data, Provide Direction
Physicians often feel helpless due to current payment system realities. It's important to show physicians how they can use the facts to safeguard their futures.
Six Ways to Reduce Expenses at Your Medical Practice
Reducing expenses at your medical practice can have a significant effect on net income, which is what is left to the partners and owners.
Four Ways to Boost Income at Your Medical Practice
Working harder is not the only way to increase total income at your medical practice. Here are some other effective methods to consider.
What Medical Practices Need to Know about Whistle-blowing Lawsuits
Medical practices need to understand how whistle-blower lawsuits work and how the government decides which cases to pursue.
Six Ways Physicians Can Better Communicate with Patients, Staff
Effective verbal communication is essential to patient satisfaction, quality of care, and efficient operations in any medical office.
How Physicians Can Move Physician Colleagues to Action
The more partners in a physician-owned practice, the more difficult it can be to address problems. Here's how to overcome the inertia.
Ten No-cost Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction
Improving patient satisfaction does not need to be a huge undertaking. Just understand what patients appreciate and follow through.
When the Physician's Spouse is Employed at Your Practice
It can be a great thing for a physician's spouse to work in the practice. It can also be a disaster. Here are some tips to make it work.
Protect Your Medical Practice from ACH Network Fraud Schemes
Fraud involving the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network and small businesses is growing. Here's how practices can protect their accounts.
A Medical Practice Must-Have: An Active Line of Credit
An active line of credit helps guarantee that a practice's cash needs are met. Here's how it works and how to get one.
Two Essentials for HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Compliance
Sept. 23, 2013 is the date for compliance with the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Updated business associate agreements and Notice of Privacy Practices are critical.
Four Patient Payment Collection Mistakes to Avoid
A pathology lab's collection process reveals big mistakes other medical practices can learn from.
Poorly Defined Responsibilities: A Big Problem at Medical Practices
Five major problems arise when important responsibilities are not clearly assigned at medical practices.
Medical Practice Staff Should Respect, Not Fear, Physicians
Fear of the physician in any clinical environment is counter-productive. What's a better motivator? Respect and trust.
Tap Into the Benefits of Effective Medical Practice Staff Meetings
Medical practice staff meetings can improve productivity and staff morale - if done correctly. Here are five ways to hold more effective staff meetings.
The Value of Learned Industriousness in Medical Practices
If you want greater productivity, profitability, and patient and physician satisfaction, look no further than "learned industriousness."