Staying productive over Labor Day weekend

Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and this is the P2 Management Minute. Here are two ways to keep your practice productive over Labor Day weekend.

1) Plan your schedule strategically

Labor Day weeks run light—use it. Cluster non-urgent visits earlier so your team has breathing room later. Front-load procedures and follow-ups on Wednesday/Thursday, and keep Friday lighter for catch-up and admin. After the holiday, reserve Tuesday morning for short visits and urgent slots to handle pent-up demand. You’ll cut overtime, avoid bottlenecks, and keep the week balanced.

2) Offer telehealth appointments

Traveling patients or parents with kids at home still need care. Promote virtual visits the week before the holiday to prevent last-minute cancellations. Use telehealth for med checks, lab-result reviews, and minor complaints—keep your schedule full while freeing rooms for those who must be seen in person.

Front-load the week, lean on telehealth, and you’ll cruise through Labor Day. For more bite-size practice tips and tricks make sure you visit PhysiciansPractice.com.

Thanks for watching I’ll see you tomorrow on the P2 Management Minute!

About the P2 Management Minute

The P2 Management Minute is a fast-paced video micro-series from Physicians Practice that distills proven management strategies into bite-size, one-minute episodes for busy medical practice administrators and lead physicians. Each installment spotlights high-impact tactics—drawn from real-world best practices and expert insights—that administrators can apply the same day to boost efficiency, strengthen patient satisfaction, or elevate staff engagement. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments.

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Interested in stepping in front of the camera to share a quick tip of your own, or have a suggestion for a topic we should spotlight in an upcoming P² Management Minute? We’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a proven strategy for streamlining workflows, a clever morale-booster, or a hard-won lesson on patient engagement, your insight could help peers across the country elevate their practices in just 60 seconds. Drop Keith a note at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com with your idea—or, better yet, a brief outline or smartphone video sample—and we’ll walk you through the simple submission process. Let’s collaborate to make every minute count for the medical community.

Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice and wants to know what practice issues are keeping you up at night. You can let him know at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com.