Are you starting your own practice? Or maybe you’re thinking about starting one? Either way, just as with any new career or job, there will be a learning curve. Sometimes that learning curve is smooth and easy; other times, it’s steep, jagged, and drawn out. But that’s ok because some learning is to be expected Read More
Last week I talked about the challenge of working with difficult patients. We’ve all dealt with them. You’ve encountered them, and I’ve come across my share too. But difficult patients are just one side of the equation. The other side of the equation is dealing with difficult co-workers and employees. It’s challenging and draining when Read More
Every practice owner has to decide at some point if and when they want to add staff to their practice. Just as practice models vary between clinicians, so does the utilization of staff. You likely have dozens of questions on topics such as: When is it time to add staff? How do I know that Read More
Open the door and go back in time… Remember when you worked for someone who was a great boss and a joy to work for? There was little stress at work. You and your coworkers were motivated and productive; you got it done no matter what! And while work was busy and hectic at times, you loved Read More
Hiring staff, interviewing for your own job, or guiding your loved ones through the job application and interview process can be stressful, unpredictable and even humorous. Here are few things we had the opportunity to witness recently. 1. Don’t send your resume in if it has the wrong company on it. Several of the resumes Read More
You started a practice, perhaps following one of the “Ideal Medical Practice” models where you and you alone are the sole “employee”. You schedule the appointments (or allow your patients to schedule themselves online). You room your patients, order (and perhaps draw) your own labs, send the referrals and obtain the prior authorizations. Perhaps you Read More
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