October 16th 2024
AI is poised to revolutionize the patient’s and the clinician’s journey, from initial symptom assessment to long-term care management.
October 7th 2024
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
September 30th 2024
September 27th 2024
This is not a time to be defensive or be oft-putting. Show the patient that you respect their right to make decisions about their care. Avoid being defensive or dismissive.
September 10th 2024
A look at how communication can repair the divide between physician and patient.
Use Shadow Coaching to Improve Medical Practice Performance
An effective shadow coaching program can boost patient satisfaction scores. Here’s how to do it right.
Determining What Kinds of Videos Best Market Your Medical Practice
Are you marketing your medical practice with video? Don’t start with a blank screen or picking topics at random. Here’s a better way.
How Physicians Can Use an Elevator Speech to Promote Their Practices
Do you have a concise answer to someone asking you what it is you do as a physician? If not, you may be confusing patients and colleagues. Here are a few tips.
Similarities Between Medical Homes and Concierge Practices
A look at some of the similarities between Patient-Centered Medical Homes and concierge practices.
Big Consequences for Doctors Importing Prescription Drugs
Importing drugs that are not FDA approved can lead to severe civil and criminal penalties and poor patient care.
Using Medical Apps in Your Practice
More than likely you have a smartphone. But, are you using it to the fullest extent of its capabilities? There are literally millions of apps available, with thousands of them being dedicated to health. Here are a few of our favorites.
Gun Discussions Have Potential to Become a Mandate for Physicians
While the president's push is to simply permit physicians to talk with patients about gun safety, my fear is that in the not too distant future, it becomes a mandate.
How to Create Online Videos for Your Medical Practice
Get online videos up and running pronto in three steps.
How to Use Screencast Videos at Your Medical Practice
Online tools and technology get cheaper and more powerful each year. Here’s how physicians can use screencasts to help patients and add value to their medical practice.
Encouraging Patients to Make the Right Decision
Ninety-five percent of my patients take my medical recommendations. It's the other five percent that require more convincing.
Is It Appropriate to Treat Your Own Staff at Your Practice?
Would you refer the staff member to another physician, or would you welcome them as a patient?
The Benefits of Social Media: Blogging about Your Medical Practice
Blogging, in whatever form you choose, often sets you up as the expert on a particular subject or specialty - making you the "go-to" person for patients looking for information on the subject.
HIPAA Final Rule Necessitates Practice Document Changes
A look at some of the specific changes included in the HIPAA omnibus final rule that will impact your medical practice.
Physician Liability Often Goes Beyond Treatment Delivered
Physicians have more reason than ever to be concerned and act proactively to protect their businesses, assets, and families.
Boost Referrals at Your Medical Practice
If you want to boost referrals at your medical practice, remember, it's the little touches that make your practice memorable.
How to Write Patient Education Articles Effectively
Writing articles that educate patients doesn’t have to be dull and dreary. Here are four ways to make them fun to write and more helpful for patients.
Communicating Bad News to Patients Best Done In Person
When it comes to patient communication, the best way is always a face-to-face encounter, especially when it involves bad news.
Specialists Need to Weigh Various Factors in Considering Concierge
To combat reduced and uncertain reimbursements, more specialists are considering concierge. While an option, there are serious issues to consider.
Four Tips for Managing Flu Season at Your Medical Practice
Keep your staff and patients healthy this season.
Guns, Doctors, Patients, and the Second Amendment
The president wants physicians to ask patients about their gun ownership. To me, this is not the best use of our time or the solution to avoid future tragedies.
Handling the Flu Outbreak at Our Medical Practice
Like most medical practices, we offer flu shots to patients. And like most practices, some accept, some refuse, and some go to their grocery store instead.
State Mandates Interfering with Physician-patient Relationship
Legislative interference in the operation of your medical practice is evident across the U.S. Here are some examples.
Dealing with Time-consuming Patients at Your Medical Practice
I have a patient who constantly calls my practice and lingers in my reception area questioning my staff after her visit. I'm running out of solutions …and patience.
Using Facebook for Medical Practice Market Research
If you’re just getting started on Facebook for your practice, it helps to know what other similar practices are doing online. Here’s how to find out.
Preventive Care Critical With Aging U.S. Patient Population
With 10,000 new 65-year-old patients each day, it's important that physicians act now to keep them healthy by improving preventative care.
Medical Practice Customer Service Must Satisfy Patients and Staff
Excellent customer service should be a benchmark for your office, to ensure the happiness of both your patients and employees.
Six Easy Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction
As patient satisfaction plays a growing role in physician reimbursement, make improving it a New Year’s resolution at your practice.
Turning Issues into Opportunities at Your Medical Practice
Another year has passed where you meant to make changes at your medical practice, but didn't. Here's how to act in the moment and make true change this year.
How Physicians Can Best Utilize Facebook
It’s time to take a serious look at what Facebook can do to spread the word about your medical practice and provide value to your patients.
Communication Tips for Physicians
Hone your skills to create positive relationships with your patients and improve care quality.