In today's world, environmental sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a responsibility that every industry must shoulder, including healthcare. Medical offices play a vital role in the well-being of patients, but they also have a significant impact on the environment. As a medical office manager, you have the power to lead the charge in reducing your office's … [Read more...] about How to make your medical office a little greener
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Effective staff scheduling: Balance coverage, satisfaction, and work-life harmony
Achieving the delicate balance between adequate staffing coverage, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance is a task that requires finesse and strategic thinking. Consider these innovative scheduling techniques and software solutions that can help you optimize your staff scheduling process for the benefit of both your team and your patients. The challenge of staff … [Read more...] about Effective staff scheduling: Balance coverage, satisfaction, and work-life harmony
10 steps to medical supply and inventory management
Efficient management of medical supplies and inventory may be one of your jobs as a medical office manager. In a typical medical office, the responsibility for stocking medical supplies can vary depending on the size of the office, its organizational structure, and its specific practices. Generally, both the medical office manager and the clinical staff play roles in ensuring … [Read more...] about 10 steps to medical supply and inventory management
6 reasons to have on-site childcare…and how to set it up
For onsite employees, care of their children is a constant worry. Inconvenient dropoff and pickup times, last minute cancellations by caregivers, concerns about the care being given and a host of other problems haunt employees through the work day. For some offices, a child care service at or near the office is a solution the benefits parents and the employer. Advantages of … [Read more...] about 6 reasons to have on-site childcare…and how to set it up
Checklist: Is the office ready for your summer vacation?
Your long-awaited and well-deserved summer vacation is approaching. Is your staff prepared to run the office smoothly in your absence? Use this list to see if you have the bases covered. Vacation Preparation Checklist for Busy Medical Office Managers Delegate Responsibilities: Identify competent staff members to handle key tasks during your absence. Assign … [Read more...] about Checklist: Is the office ready for your summer vacation?
7 ways to create a comfortable waiting room
When you step into a medical office waiting room, you want to feel comfortable, at ease, and assured that you're in good hands. As a medical office manager, it's essential to design a waiting room that reflects the care and attention you provide to your patients. Here are some best practices to consider as you create a welcoming and efficient environment. Focus on … [Read more...] about 7 ways to create a comfortable waiting room
4 strategies for more effective medical billing
By Isaac Smith The medical billing process can be a time-consuming endeavor, but there are several ways you can improve your practice’s revenue flow. Here are five strategies for increasing your medical billing efficiency. 1 Ensure transparency in payments Whether you provide in-network or out-of-network services, patients are looking for more transparency from their … [Read more...] about 4 strategies for more effective medical billing
Remote patient monitoring on the rise
Is your medical practice making use of remote patient monitoring? It's an emerging trend, judging by market growth. A press release from Allied Analytics LLP says the remote patient monitoring market was was valued at $1.9 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $8.5 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 16.3% from 2022 to 2031. Surge in number of populations, limited … [Read more...] about Remote patient monitoring on the rise
4 day workweek: Is it in your future?
By Lynne Curry If you’re an employee, you’re immediately interested. If you’re an employer, you’re doubtful—yet you keep hearing about this new strategy that might make a significant difference in your company’s ability to survive and thrive. It’s the four-day workweek, though not the compressed 4/10’s workweek that oil patch and similar companies used. Employers adopting … [Read more...] about 4 day workweek: Is it in your future?
Is your contact form providing a back door for cybercriminals?
By Doug Striker As automated email filtering gets better at screening for phishing attempts, criminals are responding by looking for attack techniques that evade those tools. Believe or not, their newest tactic is to fill out online contact forms and then use the response process to sneak malware into your system. By now, we are all familiar with email phishing. Most medical … [Read more...] about Is your contact form providing a back door for cybercriminals?