Operations

Whether you are hoping to solve a problem at your practice or simply trying to improve a process, the easy-to-follow OODA Loop method can help.

Helping patients accept your nonphysician providers.

Combining forces to work as a team will increase your practice's chances of getting paid, and can actually decrease workload.

A change by CMS to its claims submission process for Medicare Advantage affects both physicians and their practices. Here's what you need to know.

Practice employees are more than salaries. If you use them in the right places at the right time, they are revenue generators supporting your physicians.

In this podcast, healthcare consultant Craig Greenberg shares three tasks every practice manager should complete before the end of 2014.

Practice managers often fall in to common office habits, but going against conventional practice may result in a better office culture and cost savings.

Market forces are driving new healthcare models, so it's critical to look at your practice's future. And collaboration may be the key to any kind of longevity.

"Better-performing medical practices" excel in four performance categories, according to the MGMA. How does your practice stack up?

Communication, support, and education - especially on finances - are key areas for physicians and practice managers to work together in a team environment.

Looking for longevity as a medical practice? Joshua Halverson of ECG Management Consultants offers tips on survival and how to increase your practice's value.

Laura Palmer of the MGMA says a little patience in hiring your next medical practice staff member goes a long way. Here are eight tips to find the right fit.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA explores how to keep patient interactions at your medical practice HIPAA compliant.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the daily work flow at medical practices nationwide.

Last-minute holiday vacation requests can put a strain on your practice. Here are some ways to avoid the turmoil.

Here are some guidelines to measure the true value of your medical practice, including a look at post-transaction compensation.

Conflict between medical practice staff can devastate a practice. Here's how to prevent and/or deal with it appropriately.

EHRs are not the only way your practice can cut down on paper usage. Here are four other ways practices can save paper, time, and money.

Simple strategies to trim expenses can pay big dividends for your practice.

The most common concern raised about medical practice staffing is cost. I would argue that other factors should be looked at first.

A solid operational plan at your medical practice will allow you to proactively adjust to an oncoming crisis. Here's what every plan should include.

Outsourcing practice functions is not automatically a win-win. Make sure you consider both positive and negative effects prior to making a decision.

When staff members are overloaded, look for simple ways to maximize their productivity. You don't always need to add staff.

Can't decide between myriad EHR vendors in your quest to meet meaningful use? Here are five tips for a DIY approach based on one practice's experience.

Sleuthing out root problems in your practice operations may begin with simply asking "Why?"