Document Imaging
Document imaging technology allows you to create, manage, and store electronic files in your medical practice, including digital versions of patient’s medical records. Document imaging reduces paper clutter, frees up office space, and provides an evergreen, electronic copy of the document that can’t be physically destroyed or lost. However, document imaging comes with certain risks […]
How to Find a Medical Management Firm
In order to find the right medical management firm for you practice, you must first decide what type of management firm is right for you. Some medical management firms solely offer staffing services, while others advise on all aspects of operations, including planning, project management, finance, and contracts. Once you have determined precisely what you […]
Building a Team of Experts
If you’re starting or running an independent medical practice, you’re not alone. Even group practices and hospital-based physicians require the assistance and expertise of an expert team. Here’s how to build a team of Physician Defenders to protect your practice and ensure its continued growth and success: First, hire an accounting firm. Many startup practices […]
The Mystery Of Medical Transcription
Medical transcription is an integral part of the healthcare industry, and an important element of any growing medical practice. Medical transcription was created to help doctors see more patients. Instead of spending hours taking notes and filling out medical records, doctors can simply record their notes verbally into a digital recorder. Once they are finished […]
In-House Human Resources vs Outsourced
Your growing medical practice needs a Human Resources Department to manage important areas of your business such as hiring, payroll, benefits, and interpersonal company relationships The decision to outsource your HR needs or hire a dedicated, in-house HR professional isn’t easy –both options have their advantages and disadvantages. An in-house HR department will be intimately […]
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance covers the cost of long-term healthcare needs for you, your family, and your employees
Advertising
An effective medical practice advertising strategy uses online and offline advertisements that are hyper-local in their focus. Offline advertising can include placing ads in local newspapers and magazines producing television and radio commercials getting listed in your local Yellow Pages, and dding your practice to the “Welcome Kit” typically sent to new residents by mail. […]
Equipment Selection Process
Selecting the right medical equipment for your practice is an important startup task that is often overlooked by new medical entrepreneurs. The equipment selection process requires more in-depth analysis than simply choosing based on the procedures that will be performed. Instead, there are 4 key areas that must be considered when selecting the medical equipment […]
Recruiting
Recruiting top talent for your growing medical practice is a time-consuming and often frustrating pursuit. Finding the right medical and administrative staff to fit your needs can feel like a full time job in and of itself. Being slow to hire and quick to fire will help ensure you find the best possible candidates who […]