Simple changes to billing procedures, hiring policies, purchasing, patient relations, and other daily activities can have a positive impact on…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
The key ingredients of a profitable medical practice
April 5, 2019 by
Medical office managers are often so focused on the day-to-day that it can be easy to lose sight of the…
BILLING & COLLECTIONS
7 terms to include in your patient debt collection agency services contract
March 22, 2019 by
Outsourcing patient collections enables medical practices to generate needed cash flow and concentrate on clinical operations. That, at least, is the theory. But the strategy…
READER TIPS
Try these no-cost ways to boost staff morale
February 15, 2019 by
To have good employees, an office “has to treat people right,” says Sabrina Hebert, manager of Northlake Surgical Associates…
READER TIPS
Use weekly meetings with doctors to keep office running smoothly
February 8, 2019 by
Meeting every week with the doctors makes a tremendous difference in how smoothly – and also how successfully – an office operates, says…
READER TIPS
A little money here, a little there; where to find the sleeping savings
August 13, 2018 by
When the money’s tight, the manager has to squeeze the nickels—particularly in a small office where falling revenues are keenly felt…
TECHNOLOGY
What? Not another upgrade!
June 29, 2018 by
How to ensure a smooth transition when you upgrade your EMR software or install a new system
Just when everyone is trained and comfortable with your EMR system, along comes…
INCREASING PROFITS
25 ideas for going green at work
April 13, 2018 by
To help celebrate Earth Day, here are 25 ideas for going green at work from FlexJobs, a telecommuting and flexible job site that has long promoted…
TECHNOLOGY
Six HIPAA violations you may be missing
June 9, 2017 by
Is your practice HIPAA compliant? Are you sure? Most health-care providers take very seriously this federal mandate to protect patient privacy—at least in theory. In practice, however, lots of things get…
READER TIPS
By following strict procedures, New York office has ‘a stellar year’
December 30, 2016 by
A three-physician New York City surgery practice had a stellar year. It attributes its success to the fact that everybody follows strict and detailed…
