Knowledge To Transform Your Medical Practice

Technology Needs to Solve Problems—Not Amplify Them

The disaster that is the COVID-19 pandemic will leave large numbers of chronically ill patients requiring treatment for lung scarring, neurologic conditions, and more for many years to come. A system already failing many and under-delivering to most will be further taxed. The present crisis is exposing some of the many deficiencies in our system and revealing the need for a sweeping transformation of health care delivery. For years, technology has been pushed into medicine. Often these software systems and devices were created … [Read More...] about Technology Needs to Solve Problems—Not Amplify Them

Things I Wish I Learned In Medical School

Learn the 12 Things I Wish I Learned In Medical School. If you would like a PDF download of any of the checklist, please join Smart Business Great … [Read More...] about Things I Wish I Learned In Medical School

Using Research to Engage Patients

Traditional Engagement for Research Traditionally, basic science research and clinical research have been performed in the university setting. … [Read More...] about Using Research to Engage Patients

Managing Provider-Initiated Appointment Cancellations

Provider-Initiated Appointment Cancellations arise when the provider will not be available for the encounter. These can occur for many reasons … [Read More...] about Managing Provider-Initiated Appointment Cancellations

SP Complains Publicly About the Practice

SP has been a patient in the practice for several years and comes once a year for refills; he rarely calls. Recently, SP’s appointment had to be … [Read More...] about SP Complains Publicly About the Practice

Prevent Embezzlement by Sweating the Small Stuff

There are more ways to separate you from your money than you can imagine. Novel embezzlement strategies occur but are likely rare. Much more … [Read More...] about Prevent Embezzlement by Sweating the Small Stuff

Guide for Choosing Passwords

Why Do I Have to Change my Password Again? Medical practices can be hectic environments, with everyone having seemingly one million things to do. … [Read More...] about Guide for Choosing Passwords

The Physician Recruitment Visit

Determining what you need in a new physician for the practice is just the first challenge. After that comes making initial contacts, which can be a … [Read More...] about The Physician Recruitment Visit

Using Payroll Protection Program Money

The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) is a Small Business Association program funded by the CARES act. It was enacted as part of the federal … [Read More...] about Using Payroll Protection Program Money

Emotional Intelligence, Patient Engagement, and the Practice of Medicine

Caring for Patients Patient engagement is the hot topic lately. Caring about an individual person who is your patient helps create meaningful … [Read More...] about Emotional Intelligence, Patient Engagement, and the Practice of Medicine