Management Services Organizations: What Are They And Why Are They Good (Or Bad) For Me?
In this era of increasing consolidation, declining reimbursements and at least hypothetical universal health care, the business of medicine is becoming increasingly competitive. One strategy doctors employ in order to create economies of scale and cost savings, while at the same time maintaining their practice’s independence, is to form Management…
Three New Year’s Resolutions To Keep
At this time of year, many people take a moment to reflect on the past year and plan for ways to improve in the new one. In addition to traditional resolutions about personal health, there are some resolutions you should consider in your practice as well.
Six Ways to Build Your Practice – Part Two
In our previous post, we looked at several considerations to take into account when opening and building a practice. Below are some additional thoughts on some of the challenges facing start-up practices.
Six Ways To Build Your New Practice – Part One
In a recent post, we discussed some issues that a physician or dentist should consider when purchasing a practice. However, for some doctors, purchasing an existing practice is not a feasible option. For others, they may want to start their own practice so they can have more flexibility in how…
How Doctors Can Handle Negative On-Line Feedback
Whether you have recently opened or purchased your practice, or whether you have an established practice, very few things can be as damaging to your ability to attract new patients than negative on-line reviews. The proliferation of social media websites such as Facebook, Yelp and Twitter, as well as doctor-specific…