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[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
[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
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
Preparing to sell your practice (Tip #3: Cards close to the vest)
If you're considering selling your medical practice, you may wish to talk over the process with someone. That's a good idea—as long as that person is not an employee of your practice. It may seem like you should give key employees (especially your most loyal, trusted ones) some kind of
Closing (or not closing) your practice for inclement weather
Whether or not you should close your practice when winter weather gets extreme is one of those questions that every practice must figure out on their own. I've heard close/not close policy explanations from practice clients of all stripes that range from "when the roads are bad we'll always err
New webinar: 7 Easy Ways to Increase Revenue
I'm excited to announce I've got a new free webinar coming up! This one's sponsored by Solutionreach. The subject is "7 Easy Ways to Collect More Revenue." The tips are (mostly) very easy! They're applicable to most specialties, too. I think Sign up here for the March 6 presentation (or