7 ways to keep your practice productive over Labor Day weekend

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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.

For many people, Labor Day weekend signals the unofficial end of summer — a time for one last getaway, barbecues, or just a chance to rest. But for physician practices, the three-day holiday can be a mixed bag. While some patient volume naturally dips, the disruption to routine can create scheduling gaps, missed appointments, delayed billing, and post-holiday backlogs that drag down productivity.

The good news: with intentional planning and smart use of resources, your practice can keep operations running smoothly while still giving staff time to enjoy the long weekend. Here are seven ways to stay productive over Labor Day without adding stress to Tuesday morning.

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