Judy Bee

Want to increase the efficiency of your practice? Here are eight ways to do so.

Have an employee who is key to your organization but only works well with a few people in the practice? See what you should do.

You don't necessarily need to buy out a retiring partner.

Been a while since you hired a new associate? Here's what you need to know about finding the right person.

Have your patients been telling you that your phone line is always busy? Find out what you need to know before making a decision about automated answering system.

In a shared practice, the debate over the distribution of income and expenses can be fierce. See what you can do to keep the situation cool.

A contract might feel binding, but there's always room to change it before you sign on the dotted line.

Is your practice still feeling the pinch of the economic downturn? Learn what you can do to bring down your overhead.

In the age of "LOL" and emoticons, it can be difficult to know exactly how to address a patient in person. Find out the polite way to give your patients a pleasant experience.

With more patients paying for service in cash, your practice could benefit from a cash management policy. See what you should keep in mind when setting one up.

Does your landlord want to raise the rent for your practice's office? Here are a few ways to get more out of the deal.

Management consultants can help your practice fix its business problems. Find out what you need to think about when looking for one.

The topic of raises will come up from time to time in your practice. Learn why you shouldn't just ignore or give in to requests.

Is your practice having some collection issues? Discover why clearly explaining your policies early and often can make a difference.

Get a head's up on efficiency basics.

I have a patient with a high-deductible plan who doesn't want to pay for his visits. I've sent certified letters to dismiss him, but he doesn't accept the letters.

We are a 35-year-old group of six, and one member who has been in the group for 18 years isn't pulling his load in patient production, time, and fees.

When is the right time to refer an account to a collections agency? Generally, is referring accounts to a collections agency worth the time, expense, and effort?