The expert staff writers at Physicians Practice.
Strategic planning and Trump's tariffs: What practices should know
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, explains the importance of strategic planning in times of uncertainty.
Could the Trump tariffs shift the health care labor market?
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, explains how rising prices and job displacement could influence staffing in independent practices.
How strategic planning led to real change in this medical practice
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, shares a success story of strategic planning in action.
The importance of strategic planning
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, explains why it's so important for practices to plan for the future.
Signs that your practice's plan needs a reset
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, identifies warning signs that your practice's plan needs a reset.
Turning strategic planning into action
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, explains how to make strategic planning feel real and actionable.
The ripple effect of the Trump tariffs
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, talks about the ripple effect tariffs could have on daily operations.
How can your practice prepare for the Trump tariffs?
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, discusses what practices can do today to prepare for the Trump tariffs.
What the Trump tariffs mean for independent practices
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, discusses how President Trump's tariffs could trigger a chain reaction for independent practices.
How to approach strategic planning in uncertain times
Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, encourages physicians to stay grounded in patient care and adopt a flexible midset amid uncertainty.
8 steps to address a bad review of your medical practice
With the right strategy and tone, you can transform a critical review into an opportunity to strengthen patient relationship.
13 tips for firing practice employees
Discover 13 essential tips for legally and compassionately terminating a medical practice employee, ensuring HIPAA compliance, protecting patient privacy and safeguarding your practice’s reputation.
Risk assessments in medical practice
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, discusses risk assessments in medical practices.
What's 1 key change to make a practice safer?
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, details one key change to improve practice safety.
Cost-effective risk assessments for small practices
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, details cost-effective options for smaller practices looking to conduct risk assessments.
What now? Addressing security gaps identified in risk assessments
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about possible next steps once risks are identified.
Regulatory compliance for risk assessments
Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, breaks down the key legal and regulatory factors medical practices must consider when conducting risk assessments.
Common blind spots in risk assessments
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, identifies common shortcomings of risk assessments and explains how practices can address their blind spots.
Choosing risk assessment tools
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about common risk assessment tools.
How often should practices conduct risk assessments?
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains when medical practices should conduct risk assessments.
The importance of risk assessments
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains why risk assessments are so important for medical practices.
8 tips for hiring members of Gen Z
Discover how Gen Z’s emphasis on mental health, digital fluency, and flexibility compares to Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials—and what it means for building a thriving, multigenerational healthcare workforce.
What are risk assessments?
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, details key aspects of risk assessments.
"Nobody wants to work:" A generational guide for practice staffing
How evolving workplace attitudes are transforming healthcare staffing, as COVID-19 accelerates trends like remote work, mental health support, and modernized technology.
Keeping your practice safe
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about keeping your practice safe — and how failing to do so can impact patient care.
The key to a safe practice
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, shares the most important factor in practice safety.
Ensuring practice safety in an evolving health care landscape
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains what practices should keep in mind moving forward in regards to workplace safety.
Visitor management protocols for safer medical practices
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks visitor management protocols to keep practices safe.
Barriers to reporting incidents of workplace violence
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains why 80% of incidents of workplace violence go unreported.
Enabling situational awareness for practice staff
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, discusses the importance of situational awareness for incident responders in medical practices.