By Nick Hernandez bio
There are many different models and action steps for strategic planning. Attempting to “jump right in”, however, is ill-advised. Undertaking some basic pre-work will help to ensure…
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How to prepare for a strategic planning process
August 30, 2019 by
INCREASING PROFITS
Four common strategic planning mistakes
March 22, 2019 by
By Nick Hernandez bio
Strategic planning is an essential business activity. However, several common mistakes must be understood so that practice administrators can guard against them. Pointing out…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Upping your game as a medical office manager
February 22, 2019 by
Managing an efficient and profitable medical practice depends upon your ability to master a specific set of management skills, implement best practices, and…
HEALTHCARE IN THE NEWS
Report: Healthcare provider mergers reshaping the landscape as size of transacting parties continues to grow
January 25, 2019 by
The trend of mergers between large healthcare provider organizations continued in 2018, as the average size in revenue of sellers…
GENDER DIVERSITY
Gender diversity at US Health Care companies: A prescription for progress
January 11, 2019 by
Three out of every four employees at US health care companies are women, far more than in most other industries, yet women are still scarce in the industry’s leadership ranks, according to…
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Tips for successfully transitioning ownership of your medical practice
December 17, 2018 by
Transitioning ownership of a medical practice can be extremely risky, especially without considerable preparation, according to medical practice consultant…
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Physician entrepreneurs drive innovation and change
November 12, 2018 by
By Nick Hernandez bio
Physician leaders must be innovators to navigate their practices into and through the era of healthcare reform. True physician entrepreneurs take charge of…
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Six key areas for successful physician partnerships
August 17, 2018 by
By Nick Hernandez bio
Physicians should take a measured approach to the future of their practice. Physician partnerships require much pre-planning, careful structuring, and a whole lot…
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Why strategic planning is a must for practices
July 27, 2018 by
By Nick Hernandez bio
Strategic planning is not the same as operational planning. The former is focused on broad and long-lasting issues that ensure the…
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5 essential steps to successful strategy implementation
December 1, 2017 by
By Nick Hernandez bio
Oftentimes physicians and administrators discuss strategies and may even devise a strategic plan, only to see nothing come of it. The most common reason for strategy failure is that the…
