
A look at how digitalizing the patient experience can improve engagement and care.
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 [email protected].

A look at how digitalizing the patient experience can improve engagement and care.

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

Just Like Nadal, Mahomes, and Lebron, physicians and practices can get in the zone.

Health care could use some hiring tips from Southwest Airlines.

Disruptive innovations are radical changes that often overturn the usual way of doing things to such an extent that they have a positive ripple effect throughout the industry.

What impact does your practice's smell have on your staff and patients?

If your practice is looking to attract new patients or retain existing patients by respecting their time, read this.

A medical practice must distinguish between its practice and that of the competitor.

Computers can't communicate as compassionately as a skilled physician.

Doctors can learn a lesson from the singer songwriter.

Growing bonsai takes patience and the right tools, just like growing your practice.

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.

A story about war can teach about making the right choices for your practice.

In healthcare, where doctors rely heavily on digital platforms for patient management, diagnostics, and communication, achieving an optimal screen-life balance has become a formidable task.

We can fill our schedules not only with new patients, but also increasing existing patients returning to our practices.

Safeguard your medical practice from litigation by adopting proactive strategies.

Small practices can still thrive in the backyard of large practices or large medical corporations.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from others' blunders.

The importance of motivating employees by providing measurable and written goals through a concise, effective mission statement and policy manual.

The stress of being confined to a small shell becomes the stimulus for further growth.

How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?

The importance of social media to your practice's growth.

Overcoming communication challenges and fostering inclusive practices for physicians.

Tips to keep your current patients happy.

The final part of our four-part series on publishing a book and raising your profile.