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Here's an example of one medical practice's completed SWOT analysis, and a sample SWOT analysis template your practice can use.

To ensure your medical practice fulfills its goals, create a document identifying key imperatives and action items. Here's an example.

In this presentation, medical practice consultants Lynn Spragens and Tom Gualtieri-Reed discuss the key elements that should make up a strategic plan.

Strategic planning can help your practice identify priorities for the year ahead. A formal strategic planning document can help ensure you adhere to that plan.

The Affordable Care Act seeks to reduce the number of uninsured Americans. That means new patients for your medical practice to attract and retain. Here's how.

In work-life balance for physicians, it’s important to know that interruptions are going to happen and can be anticipated with dread or with expectation.

Evaluating your payers and the technology for your medical practice are two key components of a 2014 survival plan you should address today.

One of the biggest changes medical practices face is how they market themselves to new patients. Here's some guidance to help you for the future.

Look no further than a recent report on copy-paste functions for proof that HHS does not understand EHRs. Here's where they are missing the mark.

As a medical practice owner, you should have complete knowledge and understanding of every office role. Here are some quick ideas on how to make that happen.

Making the holiday spirit the norm at your medical practice can result in more satisfied patients, happier families, and an increase in referrals.

Doctors looking to sell their practices when they retire need to find ways to add value; hybrid concierge and its private revenue stream provide a solution.

Training, testing, and ongoing review and maintenance are parts of an action plan your medical practice should have for the ICD-10 transition.

2014 brings a series of changes and challenges to medical practices. Here are five steps to survive, beginning with addressing your financial plan.

A recent discussion with my medical practice staff regarding working Christmas Eve has left me feeling less like Santa and more like Scrooge.

As 2013 comes to a close, it's time to set forth new goals for your medical practice.

Hospital acquisition of medical practices isn't a bad thing … just ensure it isn't the only thing your practice has as an option when looking at the future.

Experts on enterprise risk management and your medical practice, the changing dynamic of risk, and the effect on human capital.

Reducing expenses at your medical practice can have a significant effect on net income, which is what is left to the partners and owners.

Proactively identifying positive changes to make at your practice will help it stay healthy, efficient, and productive.

Docs are not limited to selling their practice to stay afloat. Banding together with other practices to share resources may strengthen your business.

Whether you are the physician leaving the office, or the practice being left behind, there are critical steps to take when a doctor gives notice

There is a direct correlation between laws governing physician assistant scope of practice and their effectiveness as part of the care team.

Because it's impossible to stay on time all the time, here are our top 10 reception room recommendations for quality reading materials

When you are sick, dealing with a difficult organization is the last thing you want to do. Here are some easy ways to endear your practice to its patients.

Staff members with compelling life difficulties can derail your practice goals. Just make sure that you don't let your compassion cloud your better business judgment.

Our Physician Compensation Survey offers a glimpse into the financial challenges and opportunities for physicians.

Work responsibilities, family time, and community activities can make it challenging to maintain a realistic schedule. Here are six steps to success.

Exploring a problem or initiative with a new perspective can reveal a better way of accomplishing tasks.