Article Archive

Using Job Descriptions to Improve Medical Staff Performance

November 16, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

Pearl | November 16, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Pearls, Performance, Productivity, Staff, Managers Administrators

By Susanne Madden

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

Inexpensive Alternatives to EHRs

October 19, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

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

Do You Need a Nurse Practitioner?

September 30, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

Pearl | September 30, 2010 | Pearls, Hiring Firing, Patient Relations, Staff, Staff Salary Survey

By Susanne Madden

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

Writing an Actionable Mission Statement

September 13, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

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

Updating your Employee Manual

August 10, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

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

Take Back Your Practice by Cutting Out the Middlemen

July 13, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

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

The Lowest Cost for the Highest Return

May 11, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

Conference Report, Pearl | May 11, 2011 | Pearls, Practice Management Systems, Staff, Finance, Outsourcing

By Susanne Madden

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.

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So, You Want to Become a Medical Home

March 15, 2011/in Articles /by Susanne Madden

Pearl | March 15, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Managers Administrators, Patient Relations, Practice Models, Scheduling, Staff, Technology, Healthcare Reform

By Susanne Madden

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