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Resolving Conflict in our Medical Offices

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Did you know that there are over 7 million responses returned when you search Google for conflict resolution? It is even more surprising how sizzling this topic is within the medical field these days. More and more practice managers are commenting on how they are “dealing” with (and sometimes not dealing with) these unpleasant situations in the office.

This Practice Management Job Is Too Hard

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Is it your belief that “this practice management job is hard?”  You have obviously had a vision at some point in time for your practice success; and the belief that it has to be hard may be the limiting mindset that keeps you bound each day.  First of all, you must know that you cannot have a desire without the means to fulfill it being there for you.  The belief that it has to be difficult is a mindset that is getting in your way. Ever heard the saying that we teach what we most need to learn?  Well this [...]

Working Accounts Receivable – Part Two

Monday, July 26th, 2010

To successfully work your accounts receivable and get more accounts paid in a timely manner, as a responsible practice manager, it is important to implement a system.  These tips are a continuation from a previous medical billing post entitled Working Accounts Receivable – Part One. To recap, last weeks tips: 1. Know what your practice management system can do for you. 2.  See Staff As Resources. Now for this week’s tips: 3.  Utilize a Daily Tickler System You will know more of what to do next if you are creating or utilizing a daily tickler system.  Some practice management software [...]

Working Accounts Receivable – Part One

Monday, July 19th, 2010

(This is Part One of Working Accounts Receivable.) In assessing accounts receivable (A/R) it is often distressing to know just where to start.  You want your medical practice A/R to come down, but right now it might seem almost impossible with everything you have on your plate. In conducting A/R analysis, I often find these tips to be helpful in addressing the need to lower the A/R and increase the revenue of the practice: 1.  Know what your practice management system can do for you. Knowing your financial system will help you to determine which reports provide the best look [...]

Practice Management Motivation

Monday, July 12th, 2010

It is often said that as practice managers you are so good at motivating others. Afterall, you have a full staff of employees to motivate. Your doctors sometimes need motivating. Even your patients need some motivation from time to time don’t they? You are probably very good at motivating at home too. What about you though? Who will provide the motivation you need to be sustained? Will you motivate yourself? Well, let’s take a look at how you can be motivated. First, we must decipher the true meaning of motivation. Motivation is a pushing force. Motivation requires energy to continue. [...]