Opinion
Firing patients
One might assume that, just as patients are free to accept or reject their doctors, physicians have an equal right to reject their patients; to a...
News
Don’t keep your patients waiting
Everyone works at a different pace. Determine the number of patients you can comfortably see in an hour, and book only that number.
Opinion
Pay an annual visit to your office
When did you last take a good look at your waiting room?
Opinion
New Year’s resolutions
I can't presume to know what issues need addressing in your practice, but I do know the ones I get asked about most often,
Audio
Starting a podcast
With podcasts, you have a better chance of standing out in a crowded online world.
Opinion
Starting a blog
Starting a physician blog can provide your practice with promotional and marketing benefits that you may have a difficult time finding elsewhere...
Opinion
EHR: A progress report
EHRs will inevitably be a part of most of our lives. And for those who take the time to do it right, it will ultimately be an improvement.
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No-shows
The most common reason for missed appointments, however, according to multiple studies, is that patients simply forget that they have one.
Opinion
Medical assistants
It makes sense to understand how the use of MAs has changed private medical practice, and how the most effective MAs manage their roles.
Opinion
Employment and buyout agreements
These are not negotiations to undertake on your own. Enlist the aid of a consultant or attorney (or both) with ample medical practice experience...
Opinion
More practice merger options
When joining any group, read the agreement carefully for any clauses that might infringe on your clinical judgment.
Opinion
Merging small practices
A little planning and negotiation can prevent a lot of grief, regret, and legal expenses in the future.
Opinion
Selling your practice
My previous column...
Opinion
Practice valuation
Too often, physicians are not receiving a fair return on the equity they have worked so hard to build over several decades.
Opinion
Closing your practice
A paucity of good employees is just one of many reasons given by physicians who have decided to close up shop.