Management & Administration

Running a private practice isn’t easy, but these strategies can help you cut complexity and reclaim your time.

Electronic health record vendors use different pricing models, add-ons and service fees that can quickly inflate your costs. These six tips will help you budget wisely and keep your system working for your practice.

From integration fees to ongoing maintenance, here’s how practices can budget more realistically — and avoid surprises.

With hundreds of options on the market, here’s how to find a system that truly works for your practice.

Want to improve patient satisfaction and streamline operations? These 12 front desk refresh strategies can transform your practice’s first impression.

Practical, front-desk-tested tips to improve patient flow, reduce stress and boost satisfaction.

Master key strategies — from check-in protocols to appeal tactics — that reduce billing errors and improve collections in today’s complex environment.

Long weekends can disrupt patient schedules and billing workflows. Discover seven proven strategies to keep your medical practice productive over Labor Day without burning out your team.

Navigating staff terminations requires careful planning to avoid legal pitfalls and maintain workplace morale. Discover essential checkpoints for a smooth process.

From scheduling chaos to rising overhead, small practices face mounting operational strain. These five strategies can help reduce complexity — and create space for what matters most.

Implementing formal mentoring in health care practices enhances retention, preserves knowledge and fosters a culture of respect, ensuring long-term success.

Discover three proven tactics to shrink patient wait times and streamline clinic flow in this quick P2 Management Minute.

Learn when to terminate a medical practice employee by spotting three critical red flags with quick, expert guidance on protecting patients, staff morale, and your bottom line in this P2 Management Minute.

These six effective strategies to streamline revenue cycles, reduce accounts-receivable days and enhance efficiency in independent medical practices.

Private practices face mounting challenges, from staffing shortages to reimbursement pressures. If your software can’t keep up, it may be time to reevaluate.

From ambient transcription to smart scheduling, AI is helping doctors cut costs, save time and improve care. Here’s where it’s making the biggest difference — and what to consider before you invest.

Boost staff morale fast with this 60-second P2 Management Minute: cost-free, actionable ideas that energize teams and elevate your medical practice.

Practices face staffing challenges as turnover soars and costs rise. Explore how automation can alleviate burdens while maintaining essential human roles.

Discover effective strategies to reduce overhead costs in medical practices without layoffs, enhancing staff morale and improving patient care.

Identifying the "key log" behind delays and inefficiencies can help medical practices streamline operations, improve patient satisfaction and prevent recurring problems — without adding costs.

From reducing denials to filling last-minute slots, here's how smart practice administrators are using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and boost revenue.

Look out for these five critical signs indicating it's time to part ways with underperforming employees, safeguarding your practice's reputation and finances.

Discover six data‑driven red flags that alert medical practice administrators it’s time to hire more staff to protect patient satisfaction, revenue, and team wellbeing.

Proactive crisis readiness equips health care leaders to navigate today’s permacrisis era, protecting brand reputation, sustaining patient‑care continuity, and preserving stakeholder trust when disruptive events strike.

Discover five proven mentorship strategies that help practice administrators and senior physicians streamline onboarding, boost engagement, and retain valuable new staff in today’s competitive medical practice landscape.

Celebrate Patient Experience Week by implementing seven low-cost, high-impact strategies that transform your medical practice into a more welcoming, inclusive office and boost patient satisfaction.

Understanding the key legal structures — asset purchase, stock purchase, and merger — is essential for physicians navigating the complex and high-stakes process of buying, selling, or merging a medical practice.

Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, VP of medical practice services at SVMIC, explains the importance of strategic planning in times of uncertainty.

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.

Before expanding your practice, use this seven-step plan to evaluate financing, payer mix, compliance and staffing factors for profitable, patient-centered growth.