By Lynne Curry Question: Three hours after my red-eye landed, I arrived at the office Monday morning and booted up my computer. Unfortunately, my brain didn’t boot up with it. I’m just not ready for my inbox to glare at me with 247 unread messages and a calendar packed tighter than a TSA line. Ten days ago, I left my spreadsheets and Slack threads behind to hike … [Read more...] about After Vacation Blues: Fixing the Post-Vacation Slump
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8 Office Time-Saving Hacks from Other Managers
When you’re running a busy medical office, every minute counts. Between managing staff schedules, handling patient concerns, processing insurance claims, and keeping the front desk running smoothly, there’s little room for inefficiency. That’s why we reached out to experienced medical office managers across the country to share their best time-saving strategies—the real-life … [Read more...] about 8 Office Time-Saving Hacks from Other Managers
Wide Awake and Working (in Your Head)? Here’s How to Power Down for Real
By Lynne Curry At 2:38 a.m., Dave lies in bed, wide-eyed and wired. His inbox scrolls across his brain like a breaking news ticker: the half-baked budget draft, the client who’s ghosting, the slap-down from his boss in Monday’s staff meeting. He’s tried everything to fix his workday-fueled insomnia—melatonin, chamomile tea, melatonin, sleep podcasts, magnesium, and even a … [Read more...] about Wide Awake and Working (in Your Head)? Here’s How to Power Down for Real
Re-engage Lapsed Patients While Summer Schedules Are Light
Summer can be a slower season in many medical offices, making it the perfect time to turn your attention to patients who haven’t been in for a while. Whether they’ve missed a follow-up, skipped preventive care, or simply fallen off the schedule, now’s your chance to reach out. Reconnecting with lapsed patients during July and August not only improves patient outcomes—it also … [Read more...] about Re-engage Lapsed Patients While Summer Schedules Are Light
Summer Safety Tips for Your Office and Patients
July heat waves can bring more than just sweaty commutes—they can affect your office operations, your staff’s well-being, and even your patients’ health. While the summer months might feel more relaxed, it’s the perfect time to sharpen your focus on safety, both inside the practice and in the information you share with patients. Here’s how to keep things cool, functional, and … [Read more...] about Summer Safety Tips for Your Office and Patients
July Is a Good Month to Set the Stage for a Smooth Fall Season
July might feel like the calm before the storm. With vacation schedules in full swing and fewer patient visits in many practices, it's tempting to ease off the gas. But this quieter month can actually be a powerful time to reset, catch up, and plan ahead. Here are smart ways to make the most of July in your medical office. 1. Catch Up on Projects That Got Pushed AsideRemember … [Read more...] about July Is a Good Month to Set the Stage for a Smooth Fall Season
Make Your Website Work on the Go: Why a Mobile-Friendly Site Matters
Let’s face it—most of your patients aren’t sitting at a desktop computer when they search for your office, look up your hours, or try to book an appointment. They’re on their phones. If your practice’s website isn’t mobile-friendly, you could be frustrating current patients and turning away potential new ones without even realizing it. Why Mobile Matters A mobile-friendly … [Read more...] about Make Your Website Work on the Go: Why a Mobile-Friendly Site Matters
15 questions to ask physicians as a new medical office manager
Stepping into your new role as a medical office manager is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the most important aspects of your job is building strong relationships with the physicians in the practice. Getting on the same page with the doctors will help you manage the office more effectively and create a smoother, more efficient work environment. … [Read more...] about 15 questions to ask physicians as a new medical office manager
What Is Trello—And How Can It Help You Run Your Medical Office More Smoothly?
When you’re managing a busy medical office, you need more than sticky notes and mental checklists to keep everything organized. Enter Trello and similar project management tools. If you’ve heard the name but never had time to dig in, here’s a quick rundown of what Trello is—and why it could become one of your favorite office tools. What Is Trello? Trello is a digital task … [Read more...] about What Is Trello—And How Can It Help You Run Your Medical Office More Smoothly?
AI in medical office management: Leveraging technology for enhanced efficiency
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, medical office managers find themselves at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies to streamline operations, improve patient care, and optimize administrative workflows. Among these advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative tool that is already playing a significant role in various … [Read more...] about AI in medical office management: Leveraging technology for enhanced efficiency