July 9th 2024
If you let patients know from the start what you expect from them, you’re far more likely to get the money you’re asking for.
May 30th 2024
See what challenges practices are facing this year.
April 14th 2023
Sponsors can play an especially critical role in alleviating the three key challenges facing clinical trial site administrators today.
December 26th 2022
Providing great customer service at your medical practice boosts revenue and patient satisfaction. Here are 10 tips.
July 27th 2021
The managerial role, which historically emphasized operational knowledge and experience is now demanding the familiarity of clinical operations as well.
What to do Before a Locum Tenens Physician Leaves Your Practice
Thoughtful offboarding of a locum tenens physician will ensure continuity of care for patients and maximize the financial benefit to your medical practice.
Managing Physician and Administrator Relations
Administrators and physicians are both leaders. While each role is important and unique, in order to be most effective, they need to work together.
Leading and Managing a Strong Medical Practice Team
Medical school taught you to practice medicine, not how to manage your staff. Here's a crash course.
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.
Hiring Qualified Healthcare IT Staff
Finding the right kind of IT help to move your practice forward.
View Your Medical Practice Billing Department as a Partner, Not a Vendor
Do you cultivate positive, working relationships with your key departments or vendors? If not, changing your approach might yield amazing results.
Strategies to Maximize Patient Appointments
Here's what physicians and their medical practices can do to make the most of limited time with patients.
Four Things to Know About ICD-10 and Prior Authorization
Does your practice have an ICD-10 transition plan? Don't forget about prior authorizations.
Medical Practice Business Planning First Quarter Calendar
Important financial and compliance issues can be digested easily with a little planning. March is a good time to look at HR issues in your practice.
Five Tips for Making a Dynamic First Impression on Your Patients
In the first 10 seconds to 30 seconds of a patient's visit, you can make a big difference in their satisfaction with your medical practice.
Three New Ways Physicians, Practice Administrators Will Collaborate
Practice administrators and physicians have differing areas of focus, but must collaborate for practice success. Here are three new partnerships for both roles.
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 Physicians Can Best Manage Their Manager
You have a practice manager or administrator in place, but that does not mean you can leave all the practice management responsibilities up to him.
Managing Multiple Generations at Medical Practices
When it comes to supervising members of various generations at your practice, recognize the differences, but also strive to find common ground among staff.
Avoiding Common Malpractice Pitfalls
There's no way to completely mitigate malpractice risks, but knowing what to watch out for can help.
Medical Practice Managers: 6 Reasons to View Your Job Differently
The healthcare industry is changing and as such, so is the role of medical practice manager and the business of care delivery. Here's how to adapt.
Fostering Your Medical Practice's Social Media Presence
When planning your social media strategy, remember that social networking is called social and not promotional for a reason.
10 Unique Ways to Set a Positive Tone in Your Medical Practice
Camaraderie between medical practice staff is one of the cornerstones of a successful practice. Here are some ways to cultivate it at your practice.
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.
Marketing vs. Selling to Patients: What Practices Must Understand
Don't let marketing misconceptions hinder your medical practice from successfully attracting new patients.
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.
Storytelling: A Valuable Communication Tool for Medical Practices
Here are three ways medical practices can use storytelling - with patients and with staff - as a critical communication strategy.
Three Tips for Increasing Employee Engagement at Your Practice
Boosting employee engagement at your medical practice will boost staff motivation, commitment, and performance.
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.
Crafting a Written Emergency Disaster Plan for Your Medical Practice
Would your medical staff know what to do in the event of a power outage, active-shooter incident, or data breach? An emergency plan is a critical first step.
Preparing Your Medical Practice for Unexpected Emergencies
Here's how to prepare for three of the worst unexpected emergencies: natural disasters, theft, and active-shooter incidents.
Stock Market Fluctuations May Project Healthcare Utilization
According to a UCSD study, stock market declines over the last 30 years cost the state of California approximately $77 million annually.
Eight Warning Signs Your Practice Isn't Ready for ICD-10
The ICD-10 transition will require a significant change in mindset for practice administrators and staff alike. The time for excuses is past.
Medical Practice Staff and Bad Weather: To Excuse or Expect Attendance
If I can make it to the office in bad weather, and patients can make it, when do I require staff to also show up vs. stay home?
Five Success Strategies for a Lean Medical Practice
How efficient practice managers keep clinics running smoothly.