Pearl | November 16, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Pearls, Performance, Productivity, Staff, Managers Administrators
Creating well-written job descriptions for all of your practice’s positions is a must-do for your practice.
See more at: http://www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/using-job-descriptions-improve-medical-staff-performance
Pearl, Conference Report | October 19, 2011 | Pearls, EHR, Hardware, Technology
By Susanne Madden
For small practices, the ongoing monthly costs of an EHR may simply not be affordable. So what alternatives are out there?
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/inexpensive-alternatives-ehrs
Pearl | September 30, 2010 | Pearls, Hiring Firing, Patient Relations, Staff, Staff Salary Survey
With a growing shortage of primary-care physicians, NPs are fast becoming the resource of choice.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/do-you-need-nurse-practitioner
Pearl | September 13, 2011 | Pearls, Marketing, Operations, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
A company’s mission statement should represent the core values and ideals of the founders’ vision for their practice.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/writing-actionable-mission-statement
Pearl | August 10, 2011 | Pearls, Operations, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
No employer ― medical practice or otherwise ― is too small to need a comprehensive employee manual. Is it time to update yours?
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/updating-your-employee-manual
Pearl | July 13, 2011 | Pearls, Contracts, Self Pay, Finance, Operations, Partnerships
By Susanne Madden
As medical reimbursements continue to dwindle, the value proposition for participating in insurance plans becomes increasingly weak. Why not break with tradition and contract directly with employers? Here’s how to get started.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/take-back-your-practice-cutting-out-middlemen
Conference Report, Pearl | May 11, 2011 | Pearls, Practice Management Systems, Staff, Finance, Outsourcing
It happens every day in a busy medical practice — the things that need doing often get done by whomever can do it at the time. But that can be a costly mistake.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/lowest-cost-highest-return
Pearl | March 15, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Managers Administrators, Patient Relations, Practice Models, Scheduling, Staff, Technology, Healthcare Reform
It isn’t easy for practices to become accredited as a patient centered medical home. To help you assess your readiness and make the transition, here are a few guidelines to get you started.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/so-you-want-become-medical-home
Tools | March 02, 2011 | Marketing, Technology, Staff, Compliance, Contracts, Law & Malpractice, Operations
Are you ready to make social media platforms part of your practice? Make sure you put reasonable constraints in place.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/tools/social-media-policy-employees
Tools | March 02, 2011 | Marketing, Technology, Law & Malpractice, Compliance, HIPAA
Posting a general disclaimer on your practice’s social media platforms protects both you and your patients.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/tools/general-disclaimer-social-media-sites
There's a wide array of tools to enable communication with patients who speak different languages and implementing them can improve patient outcomes. Read more here.
"A review by the Wellesley Institute found that providing trained interpreters improved health outcomes and increased preventative care.
There are several ways to provide this service, and your practice will probably want to offer a mix of options. On-site interpreting and video remote interpreting (VRI) both offer face-to-face interaction for improved communication, allowing both the patient and interpreter to respond to important non-verbal cues like facial expressions and body language."
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Improve patient outcomes by speaking their language
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Your online reputation for your pediatric practice plays a huge role in gaining & retaining patients. Check out PCC's blog on how to improve your online reviews.
"Paying or rewarding families for leaving a review is obviously unethical. Instead, you should create a project that involves the whole practice where you seek out those reviews in a neutral but encouraging way.
Which parts of the in-office visit make the most sense at your practice to introduce the topic of reviews? Could you leave a link handy in your social media or newsletter?"
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Improving Your Online Reviews with QI
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Positive reviews are a great first impression for new families searching for a pediatrician. Learn how you can take your ratings to 5 stars with a simple QI project.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The AAP calls on doctors and policymakers to protect children's health from climate change.
Climate change disrupts the world and children are especially vulnerable, especially those affected by poverty and structural racism.
Check out the recommendations the AAP has made for pediatricians.
"Build climate change counseling into clinical practice. Assess climate risks and recommend climate solutions when screening for and addressing social determinants of health such as energy, food, and housing security. For example, encourage active modes of transport or promote consumption of plant-based proteins to reduce carbon emissions."
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Climate Change: AAP Calls on Doctors, Policymakers to Protect Children's Health
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The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for action to protect children in a policy statement, "Climate Change and Children's Health: Building a Healthy Future for Every Child." The statement and an a...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Celebrating #WorldHealthDay and all healthcare professionals who raise awareness for the health and security of people around the world! 🩺
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