Holiday Lunch Party Ideas and Tips
Trying to get your business through the holiday season without breaking the bank or coming across as Ebenezer Scrooge? It is possible with a few tips and tricks to keep you out of the holiday red. Hosting an at-office party? Call the caterer. At or after work catered meals cost less than restaurant or banquet […]
What About a Staff Christmas Party, Should You Have One?
As the year comes to a close, it’s become a tradition with many medical practices and other companies to hold a Christmas party. The celebration is a nice way to share the spirit of the season and show appreciation for your staff and their hard work. Some businesses have chosen to forgo these annual parties […]
Should You Consider Dropping Medicaid Patients?
Has the onset of the Affordable Care Act caused you to revisit your policy on accepting Medicaid patients? Newly-eligible individuals and families now have the security of medical coverage, but the increase in patient volume has ramifications for a practice’s manpower and finances. If you are trying to decide whether or not you should stop […]
Help Your Senior Patients to be Healthier by Encouraging Screenings
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin’s words are particularly relevant for your senior patients, who can avoid or at least minimize serious health issues with proactive wellness screenings. Getting them to follow this advice can be another story entirely. While preventive care means better health for your patients and […]
Is This the Face of the Future for Your Practice?
Pope John Paul II got it right when he said, “The future starts today, not tomorrow.” To maintain quality care and ensure the continued success of your private practice, you must continually seek new ways of interacting with your patients and providing the medical services they need. Patients are not likely to study new technology, […]
Three Tips for More Efficient Appointment Scheduling
Patient scheduling can sometimes seem like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube. You twist and turn the parts, hoping to achieve a pattern that stays just out of reach. But effective scheduling methods result in greater satisfaction for employees and patients along with improved profitability. Do you have formal procedures in place for creating daily […]
Top Business Management Tips Your OB/GYN Practice
Successful private practices possess pride of ownership and business-oriented mindset that is essential in today’s competitive healthcare environment. Keep opportunities open and enhance the success of your practice with the help of these five effective business management tips: 1. Develop a plan and follow through.Create a roadmap and strategize how to get there. Attend a […]
HIPAA News Roundup
A year after implementation of the HIPAA Omnibus rule, many healthcare providers and their business associates are still struggling to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) required patient privacy regulations. We are still seeing organizations that are not fully embracing or acknowledging that they are [liable for] HIPAA compliance, Andrew […]
Are Your Patients Sitting in the Waiting Room Too Long?
According to a recent survey by Software Advice, 97 percent of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction with medical office wait times. Actually, you probably didn’t need a survey to alert you to that fact. However have you done anything to address the issue of wait times in your office? With a little planning, you can reduce […]
Big Data Breach Highlights HIPAA Compliance Needs and Issues
News stories about financial data like credit card numbers being compromised by electronic security breaches have become increasingly regular. An even greater risk is posed by the theft of personal information from healthcare providers. Publicly traded hospital operator Community Health Systems recently experienced this nightmare first-hand. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, a […]
