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May 15th 2024
Exploring practical strategies to address staffing shortages in medical practices and ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
May 3rd 2024
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2018 Staff Salary Survey: national results
Looking to see if your staff salaries are in line with national benchmarks? View our national data on key positions in medical practices broken out by years of experience.
A rarely seen approach to staff benefits
In our latest cartoon, one practice gets creative with added financial incentives for staff.
A good practice leader is a good listener
Listening and acting on what you hear is key to engaging your practice employees. Here are six strategies to keep staff happy and productive.
Four reasons staff don’t get trained and how to fix them
Staff training is essential to running a successful practice. Here are four reasons why it often gets overlooked and how to change that.
Make the most of practice staff
If a raise isn’t in the cards, consider other ways to leverage your workforce.
Bill properly for your practice’s NPPs
Non-physician practitioners, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, can save time and money, but know how to bill for their services.
The importance of a patient experience officer
Find out what a patient experience officer is and why your practice might need one.
Staffing correctly to meet patient demand
A Lean Six Sigma concept can help medical practices boost patient satisfaction and experience by simply looking at who does the tasks required.
Improper Billing and Testing Will Get Physicians in Trouble
Two DOJ cases provide important reminders to physicians on listing the proper provider for claims and to meet testing guidelines.
Medical Practices Should Lead By Examples
"Leading by examples" means giving our team clear direction on what great care is. Here’s how to start.
Fixing Hidden Sources of Burnout Can Elevate Your Practice
Tech and staffing are two ways that your practice can reduce burnout for physicians and other stressed out employees.
Helping Men Realize the Power of Preventative Medicine
Certified physician assistants can help change the culture around men and their access to medical treatment.
Six Things PAs Want Physicians to Know
The Optimal Team Practice policy defines the evolution of the PA profession. Here are things every doctor should know about these laws and regulations.
When Hiring a New Physician, Get an ‘Entrance Strategy’
Don't leave your new hire in the dust and out of the loop. Here's how you can get them started.
Identifying the Right Reasons for a Practice Merger
If you are considering merging your practice with another group, make sure you are doing so because it's the right thing to do.
The Psychologically Impaired Staffer: Risks and Choices
A member of your medical staff has potentially dangerous psychological issues. You don't want to be insensitive, what are your choices?
PAs Deserve Direct Reimbursement for their Services
Unlike physicians, APRNs, and other health professionals, physician assistants do not receive direct reimbursement from insurers.
5 Steps to Coaching Up Your Medical Staff
People don't like being told what to do - they prefer to be encouraged to think through how to best manage a situation.
Spring Awakens: 12 Steps to Maintaining Your Practice
Daylight Saving Time is good time to check on things at the office, such as batteries and old equipment that need replacing.
Americans Pay More, Get Less from Health Care
Despite spending the most on health care, Americans experience shorter life expectancy, higher obesity rates, and a higher rate of infant death.
The Benefits of Blending the Different Generations in Your Staff
Chicken noodle soup for the medical practice staff soul. Here are ways to bring together different age groups.
Remove Administrative Hassles for Collaborating PAs, Docs
An explainer of the AAPA's Optimal Team Practice (OTP) initiative and why it's important to improving care.
How Docs Can Avoid Sending "Oops" E-mails
Are you issuing embarrassing correction emails after goofing up your initial correspondence? Here's how to avoid this snafu.
Failing to Manage Change
Leadership teams wonder why their best-laid plans have gone awry. Here's how employees feel.
Five Tips for Preparing a Healthcare Staffing Plan
Physician turnover to an ongoing physician shortage and staffing a health care facility can be very difficult. Here are five tips to make sure you are prepared.
A Guide to Preventing Sexual Harassment at Your Practice
When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, physicians must adhere to higher standard.
7 Strategies to Make 2018 Your Best Year
From creating new services to making better use of tech, if you’re among the planners hoping to make 2018 your practice’s best year ever, here are seven strategies that can help.
4 Steps to Giving Better Feedback to Practice Staff
Here is how you can give your practice staff constructive feedback, helping them build on strengths and discover ways to improve.
PAs Successfully Fight Sleep Disorders
As the fight against sleep disorders rages on, PAs find themselves on the front lines thanks to their excellent training and ability to adapt.
Medical Staff Oversight with Marijuana Legalization
Is recreational marijuana now legal in your state? There are new concerns for medical practices to contemplate.