Patient Flow Wait Times

A lingering recession and declining reimbursement make for stormy weather for practices. Check out our suggestions for how to stay dry - and in the black.

A Los Angeles pediatrician thinks she doesn’t have enough time, but is lack of space her real problem?

Almost every physician, at one time or another, has been the recipient of an angry outburst.

You’ve got questions - lots of ’em. And we’ve got the answers. We compiled some of the most common practice management questions we hear - from collections issues to dealing with staff problems and so much more - in one place, and got answers from some of the top experts in the business.

In many practices, partner conflict is as common as nasal infections. It may be easy to “let it go,” but that can lead to unprofessional conduct. Here’s how to diffuse disagreements and preempt disputes.

Of all Wal-Mart’s innovations, the most surprising is its plan to sell EMRs off the shelf. Few private practices use EMRs - most cite cost as the biggest hurdle. Can Wal-Mart really make a difference?

How can we figure out the average wait time, in days, for a new appointment with a rheumatologist in our area? We are investigating adding a physician to our practice. If our waiting period is way out of bounds, that will make our decision easier.