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[PINNED POST] How much do you know about embezzlement and internal controls? [5-MINUTE QUIZ]
How knowledgeable are you about theft inside medical practices -- and preventing it? This quiz is designed to get you thinking about how you can protect the money you've worked so hard to earn. Embezzlement always leaves practice owners feeling violated. In some cases, when the amounts are large, a
[PINNED POST] New! Ask us anything
Do you have a general practice management question you'd like our opinion on? Share it here anonymously and we'll respond with our view. (Please note, this feature is for public questions, asked anonymously, and answered with our general viewpoint. If you'd like a private consultation about a specific problem at
Holiday savings (33% off) on “People, Technology, Profit”
Planning on some holiday reading? Looking forward to making improvements to your practice in 2026? Take advantage of a rare holiday sale on Laurie's popular book, People, Technology, Profit: Practical Ideas for a Happier, Healthier Practice Business. It's 33% off the regular price! Just follow this link: People, Technology, Profit: Practical
Holiday special book pricing — 25% off — treat your favorite job-seeker!
For a limited time, Job Hunting for Physicians is 25% off when you order direct from Ingram (Lightning Source). Regularly $19.99, it's just $14.99 through year end. Treat your favorite resident, fellow, or any other job-seeking physician. Just follow this link: Job Hunting for Physicians Morgan, Laurie Buy Now Or
Fix little productivity drains for big gains
It wouldn't surprise you if I told you that, in my work as a practice management consultant, I often recommend big workflow changes. After all, it's my job to embolden my clients to take those big steps to improve their practice operations that they might have been anxiously avoiding. (You
Blind spots, and what to do about them
I read a little anecdote about Jeff Bezos today that made me smile. It's a self-deprecatingly humorous memory from the startup days of Amazon, and it contains a lesson so important that Bezos remembered it more than five years later. I won't spoil it for you, because it's a fun
Preparing to sell your practice (Tip #4: What’s the worst time to sell your practice?)
Over my years working with physician owners and practice administrators, I've learned that timing makes a big difference when selling a practice. Simply put, when you decide to sell can make a big difference in how much you'll sell it for. Are you thinking I'm referring to the economy? Market