
We fail to recognize the danger because we're reluctant to rethink the situation or the heat increases so slowly that we fail to recognize the danger ahead.
Neil Baum, MD, a Professor of Clinical Urology at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Baum is the author of several books, including the best-selling book, Marketing Your Medical Practice-Ethically, Effectively, and Economically, which has sold over 225,000 copies and has been translated into Spanish. He contributes a weekly video for Medical Economics on practical ideas to enhance productivity and efficiency in medical practices. His 5–7-minute videos and short articles provide practical ideas that can be easily implemented and incorporated into any medical practice. Dr. Baum can be reached at doctorwhiz@gmail.com.

We fail to recognize the danger because we're reluctant to rethink the situation or the heat increases so slowly that we fail to recognize the danger ahead.

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There are opportunities for doctors to become more productive, to see more patients, and to avoid the erosion of their incomes.

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Health care could use some hiring tips from Southwest Airlines.

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Doctors can learn a lesson from the singer songwriter.

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A few reasons to consider hiring a marketing firm and suggestions for vetting a potential firm for your practice.

A practical approach when a patient requests a second opinion.

Lessons for life from a Navy SEAL.

You know you should have a plan for when an employee leaves; but what if they want to return?

Creative thinking can change everything.

Sometimes there's a better way to do what you do every day.