How do you stand out in your profession? Building a strong personal brand can open doors to new opportunities, help you establish credibility, and position you as a leader in healthcare administration. Here’s how to market yourself effectively through your resume, LinkedIn profile, and overall professional image. 1. Crafting a Compelling Resume Your resume isn’t just a list … [Read more...] about Marketing Yourself: Building a Professional Brand in Healthcare
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Stepping Up: Preparing for Higher-Level Roles in Healthcare Administration
Running a medical office means juggling many responsibilities—overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance, and keeping patient care running smoothly. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, transitioning into a higher-level role like a Practice Administrator, Healthcare Executive, or even Hospital Administrator can open up new opportunities … [Read more...] about Stepping Up: Preparing for Higher-Level Roles in Healthcare Administration
Using ‘Ambient AI Listening’ to Reduce Administrative Burden for Physicians
You're constantly looking for ways to streamline processes and create efficiencies that benefit both your practice and your patients. One of the most promising innovations in healthcare technology today is ambient AI listening, and it’s gaining traction as a tool to help reduce the administrative burdens placed on physicians. In a world where documentation, patient records, and … [Read more...] about Using ‘Ambient AI Listening’ to Reduce Administrative Burden for Physicians
Maximizing Revenue: 8 Tips for Efficient Claims Management
As a medical office manager, one of your biggest responsibilities is ensuring a smooth and efficient claims management process. Delays, errors, and denials can slow down reimbursements and impact your practice’s revenue. Here are some key strategies to maximize revenue and streamline your claims process. 1. Verify Patient Information … [Read more...] about Maximizing Revenue: 8 Tips for Efficient Claims Management
Quick Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet
Introduction Workplace conflicts happen—it’s just part of working with people. As an office manager, you’re often the go-to person for keeping things from boiling over and helping everyone get back on the same page. Whether it’s a disagreement between coworkers, frustration over office policies, or just a simple miscommunication, knowing how to step in the right way can make a … [Read more...] about Quick Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet
Job Security Is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency
By Lynne Curry Job security is dead for four out of every five U.S. employees. U.S. According to a December 2024 survey of 1,115 U.S. employees: 92% fear a recession in 2025. 81% worry about losing their jobs. 76% expect layoffs to rise. 63% foresee more business closures than in 2024. 57% think finding a job will be harder. 52% anticipate worsening … [Read more...] about Job Security Is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency
Revenge Quitting: Why Employees Are Sabotaging Employers on Their Way Out
By Lynne Curry On Adam’s last day, he recorded a TikTok video walking through his employer’s facility, pointing out every OSHA violation. The video amassed millions of views, prompting an investigation and hefty fines for the company. Maggie managed her company’s social media accounts. After a heated argument with her boss, she changed all the account passwords and quit. … [Read more...] about Revenge Quitting: Why Employees Are Sabotaging Employers on Their Way Out
Better patient communication for better care and engagement
Effective patient communication is at the heart of a successful medical practice. It's not just about delivering medical care; it's also about creating a meaningful and lasting relationship with your patients. In today's digital age, the landscape of communication has expanded, offering numerous channels to connect with patients. From appointment reminders to follow-up care … [Read more...] about Better patient communication for better care and engagement
21 easy ways to boost practice profitability fast
Simple changes to billing procedures, hiring policies, purchasing, patient relations, and other daily activities can have a positive impact on your practice's bottom line. Here are 21 ways you can quickly boost practice profitability. 1. Name a reimbursement coordinator To get all the reimbursement possible, hire or appoint someone to be a reimbursement coordinator. It … [Read more...] about 21 easy ways to boost practice profitability fast
Background checks: better safe than sorry
By Dr. Steve M. Cohen You might think it unnecessary for your medical office, but I consistently recommend that my clients conduct background checks on all employees they intend to hire. Some of my clients are required to conduct background checks by state or federal statutes. This is especially widespread when employees will provide services to frail or vulnerable … [Read more...] about Background checks: better safe than sorry