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In this age of uncertainty for healthcare practices, decisions made today for the future of your practice must be made based on facts.  The facts of your practice can be determined by an analysis of data, operational assessment based on best practices and a detailed assessment of... Read More

Throughout economic history, various management tools and business strategies have been created to equip management personnel with resources to develop corporate growth and improve their competitive standing. Several “cycles” have been developed as tools to review and improve on... Read More

With sequestration in full effect, medical practices find themselves caring for the same number of patients as pre-sequestration but making less profit. Medical practices are asking , “What can we do to help mitigate the effects of sequestration?” While there are many... Read More

As with many things in life, technology can be very effective in helping to streamline processes making them reliable and effective.  While many businesses have already made the move to electronic cloud based payroll systems, some might be doubtful of the benefits of making the... Read More

How do I know if I’m being paid what I should be paid?  The question can be overwhelming and the answer involves more than a few factors.  To determine if you were paid what you were entitled to, begin with a narrow view and work your way out to the details as the process leads.... Read More

Competition and quality. Both of these words define key elements that management personnel within the medical industry must remain focused on in order to be successful. Management teams are responsible for identifying and considering all stakeholders, whether primary or... Read More

When your organization is looking to fill a physician partner within your medical group, consider the expense of recruiting a physician.  Recruitment starts with exploring the position requirements, such as growth, community needs, etc.   Financial analysis should be performed to... Read More

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare proposed physician fee schedule (PFS) rule for 2014. CMS will accept public comments on the rule until Sept. 6, 2013 and intends to issue the final rule by Nov.1, 2013. According to CMS, the proposed... Read More

Rapport is defined as “a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.”  Rapport is reflected through a commonality of perspective, a feeling of being “in sync,” or being on the same wavelength as the person with whom you are talking.  As such,... Read More

How many times have you heard that in the past two years?  One time is way too many. So what have you done, to combat the dreaded email that you get from your vendor? You know the one that explains to you that something has gone wrong with one of the many systems that push the... Read More