Dr. FB has been in the practice for five years. He is a good fit for the culture of the practice and gets along well with the other doctors. However, members of the staff have started complaining to the office manager about frequent clinic cancellations by Dr. FB. Overall, he sees as many or more patients than the other providers. His collections are good, but the staff reports they struggle with the short-notice clinic schedule changes. The clinic staff members report that having to talk with patients who are frequently upset … [Read More...] about Case Study: Dr. FB and the Cancellations
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