It may be the most common target for Dilbert cartoons, but the performance review is an ethical obligation for a…
COMPLIANCE
5 tested ways to make your billing and coding more profitable
August 23, 2019 by
The health of your medical practice depends on good quality coding and billing work. One of the most important roles in the medical office that…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
The myth of multitasking
August 23, 2019 by
It’s a typical day at work. You’re on the computer, entering data, while you’re talking on the phone. A staff member comes to your office door, stack of papers in hand, and…
YOUR CAREER
Are you “aggressive” or “assertive”? Take this quick self-evaluation and find out
August 9, 2019 by
To manage people, a manager has to be assertive.
But be aware that there’s a strong difference between being assertive and…
PURCHASING & LEASING
5 purchasing tips that can save money for your medical practice
August 9, 2019 by
Cutting purchasing costs doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are five approaches to purchasing your…
MANAGING STAFF
Creating a peaceful office environment
August 9, 2019 by
It goes without saying that office conflict, poor attitudes, and negative staffers undermine peace and tranquility. But any bad behavior you bring to the workplace also…
INCREASING PROFITS
21 easy ways to boost practice profitability fast
August 2, 2019 by
Simple changes to billing procedures, hiring policies, purchasing, patient relations, and other daily activities can have a positive impact on…
READER TIPS
Weekly applause sheet creates positive attitude among staff
August 2, 2019 by
Any office experiences negative feelings among staff. But Sharon Hunter, manager of Granbury Internal Medical Associates in Granbury, TX, found…
WORKPLACE SAFETY
4 proven ways to increase handwashing
July 26, 2019 by
Everyone knows handwashing reduces the transmission of illness. Why then is it so difficult to get staff to comply? Experts recommend four strategies to promote handwashing…
MANAGING STAFF
“Why are you leaving us?” 5 key questions to ask staffers who resign
July 26, 2019 by
There’s good information to be had from a staffer who’s leaving.
People who have resigned “don’t have a hidden agenda.” They tend to be candid…
