Better Performing Medical Practices Medical practices deemed "better-performing medical practices" by the Medical Group Management Association’s (MGMA) annual Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups report consistently excel in four performance management categories: … [Read more...]
Live and Breathe Your Written Values
Does your practice live and breathe your written values? I was recently at a physician’s office and in the waiting room was a framed copy of the following: Patient Bill of Rights As a patient of our Clinic, you have the right to considerate and respectful treatment from all staff members of … [Read more...]
Fundamental Reasons Why Physician Groups Need Leadership
Leadership is Needed Here’s one simple reason why physician groups need leadership: Solid leadership unlocks a practice’s potential. It’s possible to run a physician group practice without a designated physician leader, but the group probably won’t perform nearly as well as it could or should. … [Read more...]
Your Practice Needs an External Patient Chart Audit
Your office manager and billing staff periodically should conduct a patient chart audit to assess whether your doctors code accurately. But how do you know that they know what they’re doing? Spending several thousand dollars to bring in and outside consultant can be an expensive way to confirm that … [Read more...]
Employee Theft
Are Any of your Employees Robbing you? Perhaps even one who smiles at you, seems like a team player, and is the last one you'd suspect? Although many physicians think it can't happen to them, embezzlement and theft at medical practices of all sizes have been a constant drain for decades. Thefts can … [Read more...]
It’s Time for a Medical Practice Assessment
Medical Practice Assessment Year end is a great time of year – not only because it’s the holiday season for most but because it’s a good time to evaluate and conduct an assessment your medical practice. So, what went right this year and how can you capitalize on those strengths moving into next … [Read more...]