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Be smart about scheduling to retain hourly employees

May 31, 2023

Staff scheduling can significantly impact the success of your practice. While scheduling may seem like a routine administrative task, its importance in retaining your valuable hourly employees cannot be overstated. A well-designed and thoughtful scheduling system can lead to increased job satisfaction, higher productivity, and improved staff retention rates. . Depending on the … [Read more...] about Be smart about scheduling to retain hourly employees

4 strategies for more effective medical billing

May 4, 2023

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

6 tips to keep your hybrid team productive

April 13, 2023

As a medical office manager, you understand the importance of creating a productive work environment for your staff. With the rise of remote work in the last three years, it is more important than ever to create a hybrid work environment that balances the needs of both remote and on-site staff. Here are some tips to help you create a productive hybrid work environment for your … [Read more...] about 6 tips to keep your hybrid team productive

Text messaging can get your medical office in trouble with HIPAA

April 12, 2023

There are several pitfalls associated with using text messaging in a medical office when it comes to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Here are a few examples: Lack of Encryption: Standard SMS text messages are not encrypted, which means that messages containing sensitive patient information can be intercepted and read … [Read more...] about Text messaging can get your medical office in trouble with HIPAA

The nomadic remote employee: Employee dream, employer nightmare

April 12, 2023

By Lynne Curry Question: Several of our employees regularly travel out of state. Before the pandemic, they took vacations for several days or weeks. They and we understood they were on vacation. The situation was clear cut. Our current team includes three employees who want to travel and stay for weeks or even months, in places like Hawaii and Thailand or with relatives. … [Read more...] about The nomadic remote employee: Employee dream, employer nightmare

Model Policy: Office Temperature

March 16, 2023

The purpose of this model policy is to ensure a comfortable and healthy work environment for all staff and patients by maintaining appropriate temperature settings in the medical office. … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Office Temperature

Tame those office temperature tantrums!

March 3, 2023

Disputes over office temperature are relatively common among office staff. According to a study conducted by the International Facility Management Association, more than 50% of office workers report being unhappy with the temperature in their workplace. This dissatisfaction can lead to heated disputes or chilly relations among office staff, as people have different preferences … [Read more...] about Tame those office temperature tantrums!

7 good reasons to use online scheduling

March 1, 2023

Still on the fence about using online scheduling in your medical office? Consider these advantages to an online scheduling system: Increased convenience: Patients can easily book appointments online 24/7, without having to call the office during business hours. Improved efficiency: Automated scheduling reduces the need for manual scheduling, minimizing the risk of errors and … [Read more...] about 7 good reasons to use online scheduling

Proposed rule would standardize how to send health care attachments

December 26, 2022

It might get easier for your medical office to send healthcare attachments and electronic signatures. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has issued a proposed rule, “Adoption of Standards for Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures, and Modification to Referral Certification and Authorization Transaction Standard (CMS-0053-P).” If … [Read more...] about Proposed rule would standardize how to send health care attachments

Managers hold the key to employee engagement and retention

December 16, 2022

With many workplaces now allowing hybrid work, new complexities in managing the workplace are emerging, says the The Conference Board in a new report. Recent evidence suggests that productivity among US workers has declined significantly from heights experienced during the pandemic. Remote and hybrid work arrangements combined with ill-prepared managers may be a cause. Why it … [Read more...] about Managers hold the key to employee engagement and retention

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