Productivity

Strategy is not just a document that is written and then filed away. To succeed, the whole practice must engage with it and live and breathe it.

The study of Semiotics can be used to help us better understand and use technology to its fullest promise, rather than the evils that it may produce.

Interacting with new staff both inside and outside of work can create some truly dynamic teamwork.

If you find yourself reaching the breaking point, stop and consider locum tenens work. It may offer the flexibility and stress relief you are looking for.

What can the Cooperative Principle teach us about better using EHRs? A lot actually.

If you're not sure which apps are best for you to download, here are 10 top picks from healthcare professionals.

Hiring a locum tenens physician can take the burden off physicians in your practice, and allow you to continue to see patients and bill for services.

Sometimes, practices need to get a little creative when it comes to getting the daily work of seeing patients and running a business completed.

Younger docs tend to favor a productivity model, while older physicians may prefer a set compensation model. How do you reconcile the two views?

Rushing to increase the daily workload can not only harm patients, but physicians as well.

We asked physicians to share their favorite tactics for rewarding and acknowledging their staff members. Here's what they said.

Our pediatric practice has a new policy: no more medical excuse notes. Here's why we did it and how we let everyone know about our new stance.

Stressful clinic days will not disappear on their own. Reducing stress requires a thoughtful and deliberate approach.

Well-deserved praise not only induces your staff to work harder, it can make patients happy, as well.

We asked physicians how they keep pace with their busy schedules. Here's what they said.

Here are some questions that can help physicians and medical practice managers determine if they can safely take on more responsibilities.

Changes in healthcare mean considering different compensation models, including alignment compensation.

Productivity will determine how successful a medical practice is against its competition. Here are some ways to step up the productivity level at your practice.

If you are struggling to increase productivity from your staff, one thing you can do is take a step back and evaluate how you communicate with them.

Medical practice managers and physicians face difficult problems almost daily. Here are three ways to approach them in a healthier manner.

We are robbing our patients of the resource of our time and I truly believe their health is suffering for it.

Busy physicians are frequently overwhelmed with competing obligations, both at home and work. You'll be happier if you develop a strategy for saying no.

The law can limit a physician’s potential income by placing a cap on earnings. Here's when, why, and what physicians should know.

When creating year-end reports, it's best to keep a positive outlook and prepare to propose solutions.

Many practices struggle with providing same-day care. But in many cases, offering flexibility may mean the difference between keeping and losing a patient.