SPOTLIGHT -
Retirement planning for physicians, Part 1
Find the right time to retire is a challenge you can prepare for.
Breaking bad habits at your practice
Breaking the chains of habit and tradition can have a positive impact on your practice and wellbeing.
How to market your practice to senior patients
Marketing your practice for senior patients takes some different strategies.
Get better at referrals: Communicating with your colleagues
Advice from a physician on improving the referral process and enhancing communication with your colleagues.
Evaluate your marketing plan: How to tell what's working, and what's not
Is your marketing plan working for you?
Setting your priorities as a physician
And what does it have to do with an empty mayo jar and golf balls?
Adding new technology to your practice
What does adding new techn have to do with the parable of the elephant and the chain?
Tips for reducing no-show patients
No-shows can wreak havoc on your schedule and financial performance. Here's how to nip them in the bud.
How to craft an elevator speech
Whether you are pitching an investment opportunity or need to get a point across to a patient quickly, an effective elevator speech is a must.
How to hold effective team meetings
Staff meetings can either drag your practice down or lift it up.
Why your practice needs a mission statement
How to create a mission statement — and a sense of purpose — for your medical practice.
Patient surveys: How to collect useful feedback
Are your patients satisfied with the service your practice provides? Here's how to find out.
How to manage problem employees at your practice
What's the best way to manage personnel issues with a problem employee?
False Claims Act: How physicians can protect themselves
Don't ruin your career by getting on the wrong side of the False Claims Act.
The science behind physician burnout
A different way to think about burnout and how it impacts physicians.
The 7 virtues of a successful practice
Here are seven practices every practice must adopt if they will be successful long term.
Solving problems at your office: How to avoid the blame game and get things fixed
Getting things fixed means going beyond blaming people for what went wrong.
How physicians can develop an attitude of gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving, Neil Baum, MD, explains how physicians can learn to express gratitude in their practices and life.
Is your marketing plan working? Here's how to tell
What metrics should you use to track whether your practice's marketing plan is working?
Stay on schedule: How to see your last patient on time
Staying on schedule is possible. Here's some tips on how to do it.
Listen up! How physicians can become better listeners
The average physician interrupts a patient every 11 seconds.
Medical practice costs: Are you spending too much?
Understanding where a business is spending money is crucial to efficiency and growth.
What does the future hold for physicians?
One physician's opinion on what may be coming down the road when it comes to health care.
Addressing physician mental health
Using the examples of Olympic athletes Simone Biles and Michael Phelps to talk about physician mental health.
How to determine return on investment
Determining ROI is crucial to figuring out whether a purchase or investment is worth it financially.
How to leave a lasting impression on your patients
Patient satisfaction is key to running a successful medical business.
How to make same-day appointments work for your practice
Making same-day appointments work is important for building patient loyalty and for providing the best care.
Create a marketing plan for your practice, part 1
Marketing your services and engaging your patients has never been more important.
The myth of multitasking
And what you can do instead.
Telephone etiquette tips for physicians and staff
Even in a world of telehealth and virtual care, talking to patients effectively on the phone is a critical skill for physicians and practice staff.